How do you hydrate your toes?
How do you hydrate your toes?
A pumice stone or foot scrub. Exfoliation gets rid of dry, dead skin, revealing the softer, smoother skin underneath. A foot file or rasp. Foot cream or heel balm. Moisturizing gel socks or heel socks. Foot peel masks. Liquid bandage.
How do I get rid of dry skin on my toes?
Pumice stone. A pumice stone is a natural lava stone that can help remove dead skin and callouses from your feet. Paraffin wax. Many nail salons offer paraffin wax as an add-on for a pedicure treatment. Foot scrub. Oatmeal scrub. Epsom salt soak or scrub. Vinegar soak. Baby foot peel.
Why are my toes so dry even when I moisturize?
Most people have fewer oil glands in their feet than they do elsewhere on their bodies. This means that there’s not as much natural moisture for the feet as there is elsewhere. This can cause dry feet and means that feet may struggle with dryness even if you moisturize your feet regularly.
Does diabetes cause dry feet?
Diabetes can cause changes in the skin of your foot. At times your foot may become very dry. The skin may peel and crack. This problem is caused by nerve damage that affects your body’s ability to control the oil and moisture in your foot.
What is a diabetic foot?
Foot problems are common in people with diabetes. They can happen over time when high blood sugar damages the nerves and blood vessels in the feet. The nerve damage, called diabetic neuropathy, can cause numbness, tingling, pain, or a loss of feeling in your feet.
What are the signs of diabetic feet?
Tingling, burning, or pain in your feet. Loss of sense of touch or ability to feel heat or cold very well. A change in the shape of your feet over time. Loss of hair on your toes, feet, and lower legs.