Even though the holidays
are over, it doesn’t mean that the bargain hunting needs to end! The Discovery Green Flea Market happening on January 11th, 2014 in Houston, TX is
a fun place to find artful, vintage, recycled and repurposed items.
When the cool, dry air of
winter comes, you may also be hunting for ways to keep your feet in top shape.
One of the ways the elements take a toll is by making our skin dry. Two reasons
for this are indoor heating and lower humidity. Dry skin can simply be an
annoyance, but for some it becomes a painful problem, especially when it
affects your feet. There are ways to combat the issue, though, and we have a
couple remedies to share with you.
Try adding some essential
oils to the water the next time you take a bath, to soften dry skin. Rosemary
oil can help warm up cold feet and helps with circulation. Always use a
moisturizer on your feet after a bath or shower, preferably a foot lotion with
alpha-hydroxy acid, which helps with moisture retention. It is a good idea to
do this at night and then cover your feet with socks to wear over night. Your
heels and the balls of your feet are pressure points and the skin there tends
to get dry and tough quicker. Using a foot file on these areas after soaking
your feet helps keep skin soft, and lanolin is a good product that helps to
lock in moisture.
If your feet continue to
become dry, callused, or cracked, or have developed signs of a rash, it may be
due to another underlying problem. It is important to have these symptoms
evaluated and treated properly. At our office, we carry a special line of
diabetic friendly products designed to treat extreme dry skin. Don’t hesitate
to contact Dr. Jeff Bowman at Houston Foot Specialists for help. Call our
podiatric office in Houston, TX at (713) 467-8886 to make an appointment.
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