What causes dry, cracked and peeling feet? Three major factors are at work

Dry and cracked hands and feet are a very common phenomenon in life, especially in the autumn and winter seasons. Dry and cracked feet will affect our normal walking and cause us trouble. So what are the causes of dry and cracked feet? How to treat it?

1. Internal factors

In autumn, the secretion of subcutaneous sweat glands in the human body decreases and blood circulation is poor; aging causes poor skin elasticity, increased dead cells, and decreased new cells; and hormone metabolism disorders, such as decreased estrogen secretion. These factors cause the body's skin to become dry, rough, and cracked.

2. External environment

The skin on the body that is prone to cracking is mostly caused by long-term exposure to the air, such as hands, feet, face, etc. A series of external factors such as dry external environment, low air humidity, mechanical friction, trauma, acid and alkali corrosion, and organic irritation damage the skin's protective layer, causing roughness and cracking.

3. Disease factors

Some diseases can easily hinder a person's absorption of vitamins, cause thickening of the stratum corneum, local dehydration of the skin, and limit the protection of the skin by sebum, leading to roughness, fine lines, and cracking.

Common liver diseases can cause vitamin A deficiency in the body and lead to dry skin. Diseases such as tinea manuum and athlete's foot can also cause similar phenomena.

Small methods to improve cracked hands and feet

1. Apply honey

Honey has moisturizing, hydrating and antibacterial effects when used as a facial mask. It is also effective for skin cracking and peeling. After soaking your feet, you can mix honey with a small amount of water and apply it to the affected area. Doing it every morning and evening can accelerate healing.

2. Hand cream

The main function of hand cream is to prevent skin from drying out and promote the healing of dry and cracked wounds. In addition to applying it on hands, it can also be used on cracked feet and rough joints. In addition, apply it on your calves in autumn, winter and spring, and you will have white and tender legs in summer.

3. Band-Aid

If your hands and feet show signs of cracking, you can apply a Band-Aid to provide relief.