Feb 21, 2025 · Give your heels extra attention before going to bed: Soak your feet for about 10 minutes in warm plain or soapy water and pat dry. Then gently rub your heels with a loofah or foot scrubber to …

Aug 25, 2023 · Treatment Dry skin often responds well to lifestyle measures, such as using moisturizers and avoiding long, hot showers and baths. If you have very dry skin, your doctor may recommend a …

Jan 6, 2026 · Diagnosis Your healthcare professional may be able to diagnose athlete's foot simply by looking at it. Some types of athlete's foot look like dry skin or dermatitis. To help diagnose athlete's …

Jan 6, 2026 · Overview Athlete's foot, also called tinea pedis, is a skin infection caused by fungi. It usually starts between the toes. The condition can occur when feet get hot and sweaty inside closed …

Aug 25, 2023 · Dry skin, also known as xerosis or xeroderma, has many causes, including cold or dry weather, sun damage, harsh soaps, and overbathing. You can do a lot on your own to improve dry …

Oct 25, 2024 · Keep your feet dry. Change socks or hose one or two times a day. Dry your feet each time. If you wear pantyhose, try the type with cotton soles. Use shoe insoles and foot powder to help …

Jul 28, 2023 · Use lotion or cream. Dry, cracked skin is more open to scrapes, cuts and infection. Always wear socks or shoes on the feet if that's where the swelling usually is. Reduce salt. A health care …

Aug 2, 2022 · Overview Sjogren's (SHOW-grins) syndrome is a disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms — dry eyes and a dry mouth. The condition often …

May 9, 2024 · Corns and calluses are thick, hardened layers of skin that develop when the skin tries to protect itself against friction or pressure. They often form on feet and toes or hands and fingers. If …

Jun 17, 2022 · Gangrene is a serious condition and needs emergency treatment. Call your health care provider immediately if you have persistent, unexplained pain in any area of your body along with …