How To Remove Dead Skin From Feet

By Kevin Green


Caused by either a persistent overlying pressure or continuous rubbing, and sometimes changes in seasons, dead skin on the feet can also be termed as a defense mechanism undertaken by the body against the same causes. Being a natural body response, medical counters to remove dead skin from feet are deemed as unnecessary unless otherwise. Good soft soles and comfort however being of much importance, has called for homebred remedies.

Nonetheless, caution is to be applied while engaging home remedies. Health conditions including diabetes, sensation problems or blood circulation problems in the feet would require medical consultations before proceeding with the remedies provided. Failure to which may lead to serious infections.

In cases where areas of the skin are hard and therefore in need of cutting, a medicinal routine referred to as debridement is undertaken. Depending on the case, a variety of methods may be applied to this procedure including, surgery, the use of chemicals or maggot therapy where a distinct maggot species is allowed to consume the damaged skin area.

Home procedures that can be used to arrive at softer soles would include, the use of Epsom salt, a pumice rock, and a foot bath composed basically of Listerine. Soaking of ones feet would be a starter while employing the pumice stone technique. This is to be done with mild soap as harsh soap dries the skin. This is of essence as it makes softer the hardened parts.

Thereafter, the pumice stone is put to use by carefully rubbing it against the dead parts, while at the same time taking care of the living parts of the skin. Lastly, an ointment that would help moisturize the scrubbed skin would then be applied. Furthermore, special care is given to the still hard parts by spreading on them a jelly that would be of essence in helping soften them further. All this is done immediately after getting out of the water.

While using Epsom salt, which is available in drug stores, firstly, wash your feet with mild soap and warm water, followed by dipping your feet in a solution of Epsom salt and warm water for a period of 10-15 minutes. Then exfoliate your feet after the rough parts turn softer or puffy. An Epsom salt scrub is to be used while exfoliating. The scrub is prepared by adding a little bit of Epsom salt to a small amount of water to form a paste. This is followed by rinsing off the scrub.

Nevertheless, green remedies are of more popularity given their natural biochemical friendliness to their users. This however is only true when the necessary attention is paid to details such as amount and the essential care as medically advised.

These remedies do not however provide a permanent solution to the problem. The use of only fitting shoes would ensure that calluses and corns do not return. Furthermore, only approved exfoliation tools are to be used, and hygiene maintained on the tools thereby avoiding infections. Drinking plenty of water is also advised as dead skin is an indicator of dehydration.




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