I have a big problem with my right foot. I have a big crack in the skin on the bottom of my big toe. It does not bleed but it hurts when I walk. What can I do to fix this problem?
Response To: Cracked Skin On Foot by: Nanette From Skin-Remedies.com
Hello,
First I will explain that cracks and fissures are breaks or splits in the skin. When these occur on the foot, it can happen on either the heel or at the base of a toe. Both occurrences make walking quite painful. You spoke of having a big crack on the bottom of your big toe. Cracks and fissures on the toe may be the result of skin that is either too dry to too moist. When skin is too dry, it can become rough and flaky and when skin is too moist, you may get a bacterial or fungal infection. Both instances can cause cracks between or at the base of the toes.
Generally, people who often walk barefoot or wear open shoes are at risk for dry skin. People who wear shoes without socks or wear shoes and socks that don?t breathe well are at risk for moist skin problems. Wearing shoes without socks or shoes that don?t ventilate can trap sweat on your feet. Overly moist skin can also result from not drying feet after bathing, or from excess sweat thereby weakening the skin and encouraging bacteria and fungus to grow. Fungus can progress to athlete?s foot or thick fungal nails. (Sometimes, however, there can be an underlying or systemic issue causing the problem which would have to be determined by blood tests.)
Your skin is a complex organ that requires the right amount of moisture to stay healthy and it can be hard to achieve the right balance of moisture in your feet. You see, cracks may widen, becoming deep fissures. These fissures may not be able to heal on their own. Further, cracks and fissures leave your foot open to infection.
In either case, it is best to follow these guidelines: * Always dry between your toes after bathing. * Choose cotton socks instead of nylon. * Choose well-fitting canvas or leather shoes that allow skin to breathe. Avoid synthetic shoes that trap moisture. And always wear shoes with socks, even at home.
Here is what I highly recommend for your treatment:
1) Wash the affected area with our hypo-allergenic and gentle body wash which contains absolutely no chemicals or ingredients that can be toxic to the skin. Our FACE & BODY WASH will begin the repair process and cleanse the foot of environmental debris and bacteria.
3) Next, apply our DOUBLE STRENGTH THERACREAM to the entire toe area to unpack dry, hardened cells 7 layers deep as well as to add necessary moisture to your skin. If your toe problem is from too much moisture, this amazing cream will help restore optimal balance as well as provide an anti bacterial, anti microbial and anti fungal protection. This "double the strength" formula was made for the thicker skin on the feet and is a fast working cream that contains plenty of vitamins and nutrients to fortify and protect your skin.
