Dealing with Dry Skin?

Did you know that your skin is actually your body’s largest organ? It is made up of three layers and serves to protect and regulate temperature. There are a lot of factors that can make skin change from soft and supple to dry and cracked. When dry skin occurs on the feet, it can not only be unsightly but become painful as well.

Dr. Tejas Pandya, foot specialist in Troy, NY treats many patients with dry feet. There are several factors that can cause dry feet, some of which you may not be aware of:

• Psoriasis
• Vitamin deficiency
• Age 
• Diabetes 
• Excess weight
• Kidney disease
• Thyroid disease

To help dry skin, there are a few tips that will make a difference. First off, drink plenty of water.  After bathing or showering when skin is soft, remove build up of dry skin with a pumice stone. Then apply a lotion rich in emollients but avoid between your toes as this increases the risk for fungal infections.

If following these tips doesn’t help to improve your dry skin after several days, it would be advised to make an appointment with Dr. Pandya. Something else may be the underlying cause and since dry, cracking skin can be a small sign of something more serious such as diabetes, it is important to get it treated. Make an appointment with Dr. Pandya and keep your foot health a priority. Call our podiatric office at (518) 273-0053 or visit us online at www.capitaldistrictpodiatry.com.

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