The Dhaka Times Desk Winter means that the humidity of the air decreases and in this weather various complications can appear on the skin of our body. Due to the decrease in humidity in the air during this time, the skin on the upper part of our body becomes rough, showing dryness and increasing the risk of cracked hands and feet.
Apart from chapped lips in winter, many of us suffer from cracked ankles. Many of us suffer from the problem of cracked ankles during winters, which can cause wounds in various parts of the feet. When winter comes, many of us start to get cracked feet. This problem is caused by the decrease in air humidity in winter, which causes the skin to become dry and cracks in different parts of the feet. A sprained ankle can cause extreme pain that can lead to burning, bruising, and even bleeding. If there are too many cracks, germs can get stuck in them, which increases the rate of foot fungus infection.
Cracked feet are common in winter, but in some cases, they become more severe. For example, patients with psoriasis tend to have cracked feet in winter, and those with diabetes and especially diabetes-related complications are prone to this problem. Diabetic problems affect blood flow to the feet in winter, and people with neuropathy tend to have drier skin and are more prone to cracked ankles in winter. Many of us are unable to walk properly due to foot problems. If the leg is cracked, water will soften the wound and the pain will gradually increase. In this situation, it becomes difficult to move out of the house. In that case, there is no option but to take proper care of feet and become aware of cracked feet in winter. So let's know some home remedies to prevent cracked feet in winter.
We can get relief from cracks in different parts of our body with some proper care in case our body becomes dry during winter. We have to take care so that the skin of our feet does not become dry, in which case we have to use moisturizer on the feet to prevent the skin from drying out. Using moisturizers on different parts of the feet does not make our feet dry, thereby reducing the risk of cracked feet. In applying moisturizer, we should soak our feet in lukewarm water and then clean them well and wipe them with a dry cloth. After that, moisturizer should be applied on the removed part. If we apply it regularly two to three times daily, our ankles will stop cracking. It is better to use moisturizer on hands and feet even after regular bathing. Petroleum jelly can be used as a moisturizer.
Many of us use glycerine as a moisturizer during winters. Using Glycerin increases the brightness of our skin and removes the roughness of the skin in winter. To clean our feet, we need to use a mild scrubber and aim to remove dead skin from our feet. Care should be taken when cleaning the feet with a scrubber so as not to rub too hard as this may cause bleeding at the wound site. Keratoderma problems can occur on our feet. It basically makes the skin of our feet fuller and plumper in this case the medicine should be taken as per the advice of the doctor. If our feet are bleeding or badly bruised, it is advisable to consult a doctor.
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