For the last year and a half I have had very dry skin on the ankles of both feet. It feels like your heels have moved there((
The skin cracks sometimes and is very hard to the touch. The situation improved a little last summer at sea, then I returned to the city and everything got worse.
What am I doing now:
I apply cream (maybe it’s better to switch to a children’s type cream, which is for irritation?)
sometimes I apply lemon, it helps make the skin lighter, but not much
Sometimes I do scrubs.
I tried to steam and scrub, but cracks began.
I also smeared it with vitamin D, which was also a little better.
Could this be a skin reaction to a lack of vitamin D? Or is it a lack of hydration?
How else can I remove this horror and get my beautiful legs back?
I will recommend you cosmetics with natural zeolite; it can only clean and detoxify the skin well, but also, due to its properties, nourishes and restores moisture. For legs and ankles-Biosol No. 3 “Tender skin”
What is zeolite? This is the first time I've heard about him.
Externally, Biosol, and internally try Revidox, it moisturizes the skin very well, even my heels became like a baby’s after using it. Creams alone cannot cope with such problems.
Does Revidox have any contraindications? I didn’t find anything on the official website (I’m just not very good with my kidneys, I try not to take medicine unless necessary)
I found only indications for use:
I also read a lot about Revidox, but I haven’t tried it myself yet. Have you tried it, tell me when the results become noticeable?
Believe it or not, within a week you will begin to notice that your skin begins to become elastic and moisturized. And the further you go, the more you will be pleasantly surprised.
That would be absolutely wonderful. =))) I hope it will be so!
Zeolite is a mineral characterized by a strictly regular pore structure, which at normal temperatures is filled with water molecules. This water, called zeolite, is released when heated - zeolite “boils”, which is what the origin of this word is connected with (translated from Greek zeo - boil, lihtos - stone), i.e. “boiling stone”.
If water is removed from the zeolite, the pores can be filled again with water or another substance, which determines the function of the zeolite - as an excellent sorbent for many organic and inorganic substances.
The high sorption, ion exchange molecular sieve, and catalytic properties of zeolite make it possible to use it in various fields of human activity. It has been proven that natural zeolites are effective in technologies for producing environmentally friendly, sanitary-safe and biologically complete products of a wide range - from food to cosmetics.
Work is now more often sedentary - the result is stiff legs and back. Office workers, teachers, call center workers, and salespeople spend most of the day sitting, which leads to numbness in their legs.
We sit in cars, buses and subways. Leisure time is not much different - we sit reading a book, in front of televisions, computers and game consoles, studying and eating. We do not pay attention to painful and unpleasant sensations, swelling, and numbness of the skin on the leg. And this is an alarm bell indicating the development of a serious illness!
Problems with soft tissues on the legs are associated with many factors and irritants. Fatigue, uncomfortable shoes, allergies are harmful to the skin of the feet and cause discomfort. Symptoms:
When you feel symptoms, change your position, walk around, and rub your stiff limb. Light exercise, massage or physical exercise will disperse stagnant blood and relieve discomfort. If they appear regularly and do not go away, this is a manifestation of the disease.
Numbness of the skin of the left leg is a manifestation of a micro-stroke or heart disease. Numbness in both legs is a change in the sensitivity of the nerve endings.
Metabolic disorders are dangerous. Without special tools and equipment it is difficult to determine. Metabolic disorders lead to foot disease - gout.
The disease is best treated in the early stages, when no damage has been done and treatment is limited to supporting the body. He will do the work himself, avoiding negative consequences. Some diseases become active under certain circumstances, others do not cause inconvenience, and others cannot be determined without research.
Such a disease is gout - “the disease of kings”. It is provoked by metabolic disorders - purines. In this case, uric acid in the blood leads to the formation of salt deposits - urates. The disease can greatly harm the body,
Gout affects bones and joints - the neck, shoulders, arms and wrists; the legs are more vulnerable. Salt deposits accumulate gradually. This is followed by a relapse, characterized by severe pain, fever, swelling, and numbness of the skin of the thigh, leg, and foot. An attack means the problem has been around for a long time. After some time, the pain goes away, but the attack will recur after an indefinite period of time.
Gout received a bad reputation because consuming unhealthy, fatty, purine-rich foods and alcoholic beverages increased the risk of its occurrence. Without proper treatment, gout manifests itself symptomatically and visually: subcutaneous lumps on the thighs, knee joints and big toes.
By consulting a doctor at the first signs of illness, you can avoid consequences. If you experience joint pain, heaviness in your legs and numb skin on your toe, you should visit a doctor. Treatment of gout, in addition to medications, involves a strict diet and procedures.
Many groups of people are vulnerable: active people, homebodies, office workers, athletes. Even with a healthy lifestyle, the skin of the feet suffers due to many factors:
It all depends on the environment and the general condition of the body. By following simple rules and doctors' recommendations, most of the problems can be solved.
Domestic or professional injuries and bruises lead to negative consequences. Physical overexertion leads to muscle pain. Pain is caused by sprains, injuries to tendons and ligaments.
Numbness of the skin can occur due to hypothermia and frostbite. The limb may lose sensation. Even after treatment, symptoms may persist for some time.
People often confuse numbness with cramps, which occur when a muscle is suddenly overstrained; athletes and swimmers often suffer from them. These symptoms are very different, but they also have something in common. Cramps can occur due to insufficient mineral levels, especially calcium and magnesium.
Goose bumps in a child cause headaches for many parents. After all, even the most minor changes on the baby’s skin alarm caring mothers and fathers. Although some parents consider the appearance of such a rash to be normal and attribute it to physiological characteristics.
Indeed, in some cases, goose bumps appear in a child as a result of improper care or from negative external influences, for example from cold or hot air.
If goose bumps do not go away for a long time, it may be a symptom of a disease. Young parents begin to get information from various sites and forums. But do not forget that if a certain remedy is suitable for one child, it may not be suitable for another due to the individual and physiological characteristics of the body and the reason for the appearance of goose bumps on the child’s stomach and legs. Therefore, you should not immediately try out the advice of other mothers and fathers on your child.
But what should young parents do? First of all, do not panic, but try to figure out why the rash appeared on the child’s body. Today we will talk about the reasons for the appearance of goose bumps in a child and methods for getting rid of it.
In medical practice, the disease is called pilar keratosis. The disease is associated with a genetically transmitted dysfunction of the hair follicles. Some people have genetically impaired keratinization of the skin and clogged openings of the hair follicles. It is worth noting that there are no effective treatments for this disease in medicine yet.
Goose bumps may appear on the child’s stomach, buttocks, thighs, shoulders, and sometimes on the face. Usually the color of the rash is the same as the child's skin color or may be slightly reddish.
The rash can appear both in a newborn child and during puberty in adolescents. In most cases, with age, the disease disappears on its own; for some, the rash becomes less noticeable. Sometimes keratosis can be seasonal, worsening in winter and weakening in summer.
The main reason for the appearance of goose bumps in a child is a lack of vitamins A, B and C in the body. However, one of the main factors in the appearance of a rash is hereditary predisposition.
Other causes of goose bumps on a child’s legs, back and abdomen may be atopic dermatitis, Devergie’s disease, diaper dermatitis, tinea pilaris and other diseases. Before starting treatment, an accurate diagnosis must be established. Don't forget this.
It would seem so simple - buy any complex of vitamins for your child, drink it and the problem will disappear. But it's not that simple. Before prescribing vitamins, you need to find out which microelements your child is lacking and what dosage he should take. To do this, you need to take tests, which are prescribed only by a doctor.
Any changes in the baby’s skin should be a reason for a visit to a pediatric dermatologist. Only a doctor can determine the cause and prescribe adequate and effective treatment.
If, according to test results, the child’s body lacks any useful substances, a complex of vitamins and microelements is prescribed. Very often, to get rid of the problem, it is enough to review the child’s diet. Introduce kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, grated carrots with sour cream into the menu.
It is important that the child’s skin does not dry out; for this it is necessary to humidify the air in the room. To soften the skin, use scrubs and peels. Especially if the cause of goose bumps is poor exfoliation of the upper layer of the epidermis. It must be remembered that children's skin is sensitive to acids contained in scrubs and peels. When choosing a cosmetic product, to avoid the risk of allergic reactions, first consult a dermatologist.
It’s a good idea to get a massage to increase blood flow. It is better if you entrust the massage to a professional. But if this is not possible, then use a special massage mitt and intensively rub the problem areas of the child’s skin with it. With increased blood flow, goose bumps on a child's legs become less noticeable.
If the child has no health contraindications, then visiting the sauna and bathhouse is very effective. The skin softens under the influence of heat and steam, and minor defects are eliminated by themselves.
We told you about the main causes and methods of treating goose bumps in children. But this article is not a guide to action. For complete information and selection of appropriate treatment, consult a specialist. Health to you and your children!
A friend calls and says with joy: “I recently bought a cream here, it makes my skin as smooth as a baby’s bottom.” Do you look at that sweet spot in your baby and can’t understand what she’s talking about? Silky, literally glossy, two small halves are also regularly shown on TV. It's strange, especially since it used to be like this.
Normal baby skin - what is it like and what's inside? There will be no scientific phrases, we will leave them to textbooks. But you have to understand the “functionality”. How exactly does a child’s epidermis turn out to be velvety and tender or, on the contrary, turn into an unpleasant shell?
How nice it is to touch the soft and gentle hands of a baby!
The baby's skin is able to recover quickly thanks to accelerated metabolism.
You can collect at least a dozen more definitions, but these three are enough to find the answer to the next question.
The condition of the children's epidermis directly depends only on the parents. Many mothers and fathers quite often do not notice the obvious truth: the main enemy of children's skin is dry, warm air , which increases the load on the little person's imperfect thermoregulation system. But not only.
All these prohibitions are repeatedly reinforced by each other.
“Urine and feces together produce an explosive mixture - ammonia + enzymes and bacteria. And if you also wash the baby doll with some kind of soap, irritation and dryness are guaranteed.”
So says Komarovsky and he is certainly right. But not completely. There are other factors that influence the condition of the children's epidermis.
Air and water are our best friends. This fact is undeniable. But in addition, dry skin in a baby or an older child appears for other reasons.
Dry skin during a cold is normal.
High temperature and generally colds, ARVI . As we already know, a small person has difficulty sweating. As the body temperature rises, he begins to breathe heavily and frequently, drying and warming the air around him. Often the skin turns red or pale, which leads to the disappearance of that smooth, baby-like structure.
The baby’s normal well-being depends on proper nutrition.
Poor nutrition is another provocateur. What's in the stomach is on the face. This statement is very relevant for the child’s body.
To begin with, do physical exercises with a rag and a mop - wet cleaning, yes. Next, we ventilate the room, humidify the air using available methods , and undress the baby.
Only natural fabrics!
We check all items for the presence of synthetic fibers, this also applies to toys. How? We don't wear this? Perhaps you bought your daughter a new doll in a beautiful, bright dress. She loves it, plays with it, which causes harm to her skin. Teddy bears and bunnies go there, no comment.
We are waiting for some time. Does not help? We smear the baby with a moisturizer, at the same time we collect all the linen and clothes, and wash them with laundry soap. It can be grated and poured into the machine like a regular powder. Rinse twice , or even better - three times.
If you are a mother of a baby, you have more than once encountered white spots on your child’s tongue. In this article we will talk about the reasons for the appearance of white plaque, consider the concept of “geographic tongue” and find out what experienced mothers think about this.
It is extremely careless to limit yourself to external care only, because the problem will return if it appeared due to the incorrect diet of the mother of the baby or the child himself.
Water is the source of your baby’s well-being!
You need to concentrate first of all on hydration, i.e. on drinking. Drinking as much as possible is the motto for the near future, and in general, drinking a lot is good.
Look at what age suits your child. Good for the skin include garlic, eggs, asparagus.
More fruits, less sweets and fats.
Don't forget that fried foods, sugary drinks and large amounts of fat take fluid from the body.
Angela, daughter 2.5 years old:
“I apply Johnson’s cream and Bepanthen ointment. These two products soften well. Dry spots appear on our skin when we visit our grandmother in another city and even after fried foods.”
“At one time we had dry red skin on our cheeks. Creams and ointments did not help, ventilation, etc. - the same. I was completely exhausted. Then I accidentally overheard a conversation between two mothers about dry winds in our region. Indeed, the wind season is over and the dryness has disappeared.”
Anna, son 5 years old, daughter 3.5 years old:
“I suffered with my skin in both cases. Either rash or dryness. We haven't tested for food allergens yet. It turned out that they couldn't eat chocolate, bananas or eggs. Lower, but alarming, indicators were observed for buckwheat and rice. I removed all this from my diet - the dermatitis and peeling went away. As soon as you introduce one of the products into the menu, 25 starts again.”
In addition to the usual reaction to external irritants, a banal lack of vitamins or fluid, rough skin of the legs, arms, face and other parts of the body may indicate serious diseases.
If dry skin does not go away, see a doctor.
Diabetes. An increase in glucose levels affects not only appetite and thirst, but also changes the condition of the skin. It becomes thin, vulnerable and dry, especially in the leg area.
Hypothyroidism is a disease of the thyroid gland. Manifests itself in dry knees and elbows. Slow metabolism also disrupts all other processes, including the regeneration of the epidermis.
The doctor knows what to do!
A hereditary predisposition cannot be excluded, which is characterized by many diagnoses from atopic dermatitis and neurodermatitis to ichthyosis and dyskeratosis.
All these diseases can only be detected in the company of a doctor. It is advisable to consult with several doctors to complete the picture.
And finally, let's talk about prevention.
The beginning of complementary feeding is a new period in the life of any baby. Many mothers don't know where to start introducing new products. The rules of first complementary feeding for formula-fed children are described in detail on this page www.o-my-baby.ru/razvitie/pitanie/prikorm-iskusstvennikov.htm.
What is rickets in a newborn? Why does he appear? What signs are characteristic of the disease? Look for answers to these and other questions in the story of an experienced grandmother.
A humidifier is a great helper and good friend.
We are what we eat.
It is impossible to isolate your child from external irritants, but it is quite possible to prevent dry skin with the help of protective products. For example, there is frost outside the window or a strong cool wind. Using a moisturizer within 20 minutes. before leaving will greatly reduce the consequences of staying in such conditions.
Don't be scared by diagnoses and difficulties. In most cases, the problem is solved by simple undressing and airing, which have a magical effect no worse than expensive overseas creams on the advice of girlfriends. Carefully observe the behavior of your child’s skin and you will be able to avoid many problems.
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“Oh, what legs!” - how nice it is to hear this phrase, but for what mysterious reason do we do practically nothing to make our legs an object of admiration for everyone around us? After all, in fact, caring for your feet is quite simple, especially if you get used to paying attention to them regularly.
Alas, the skin on the legs often peels, and the reasons for this phenomenon can be very diverse. Sometimes it is enough to take a close look at your wardrobe and shoes to get rid of this phenomenon, and sometimes you need to undergo treatment from a specialist.
Peeling skin on feet
If there is not only flaking of the skin on the legs, but also itching of the feet, the skin on the heels becomes covered with small blisters, and weeping red spots form between the toes, then this is probably a fungal disease. You shouldn’t hope that it will somehow go away, so don’t waste time and go to a dermatologist who will select treatment. An advanced fungus is a debilitating phenomenon, the skin itches, itches, flakes, smells unpleasant, and the nails thicken, turn yellow and begin to crumble. Restoring nail plates after a fungal disease is a long and sometimes expensive task, so it is better not to let the feeling of discomfort arise and get it checked.
Peeling skin on thighs and calves
Sometimes the legs peel, as they say, along the entire length. At the same time, peeling skin on your legs does not cause discomfort, but it looks as if you have dandruff, only on your legs. Most likely, the fact is that the fabric that constantly touches this part of the body does not suit you. It's probably worth changing the clothing manufacturer, or the washing powder, or it's a skin reaction to the fabric softener. Look for the reason - it seems that the skin is trying the only way available to it to isolate itself from an unpleasant neighborhood.
It can also be assumed that the skin is peeling due to excessive dryness. In this case, it is necessary to pamper her with appropriate means. Make it a rule to rub coffee grounds on your skin while taking a shower; this acts as a mild tonic scrub. After a shower, pat your skin dry with a terry towel and apply body cream. The main function of body cream is to nourish and moisturize skin that is tired from constant contact with fabric.
Sweaty feet and peeling
Sometimes peeling skin on the legs begins due to excessive sweating. Under the influence of sweat, the skin becomes loose, susceptible to the effects of microorganisms, the renewal of the upper layer of the epithelium is accelerated, and so it turns out that the skin peels off.
Regular careful care using special products, plus choosing the right fabric that will touch the skin, will help get rid of excessive sweating. If this is a reaction to synthetics, then you can treat sweating for as long as you like, but it will not go away. Galmanin powder or Teymurov's paste, baths with infusion of medicinal chamomile and oak bark help well. You can also buy a drug at the pharmacy, which is a 1% formaldehyde solution with additives, and this is a wonderful remedy for excessive sweating.
To be fair, it is worth noting that sometimes the skin peels because the body lacks vitamins and microelements. In particular, a lack of vitamin A is what causes flaking of the skin. If you are diagnosed with vitamin deficiency, then you should follow your doctor’s instructions and undergo a course of vitamin therapy.
If the skin on your legs is peeling, you should find out the reason. After all, this is not only a cosmetic defect that brings discomfort to a person. Peeling of the skin can be one of the signs of certain diseases. With such a manifestation, our body gives signals, the main thing is to decipher them correctly. Let's look at the possible reasons why the skin on your legs peels:
Having found out the reason why the skin on your legs is peeling, you should take some measures to eliminate it. First you need to consult a dermatologist and cosmetologist. If the problem is skin diseases, then you will have to undergo a course of medical procedures, take prescribed medications and use local ointments. In cases where this cosmetic effect is not a disease, you can use home remedies.
Evaluate your diet. If you are on a diet and the skin on your legs is peeling, this is your body giving you a signal about a lack of essential vitamins. Include foods rich in vitamins A, E and zinc in your daily menu. If you want to continue the diet, use a vitamin complex, taking it every day according to the instructions. Drink enough clean water without adding gas. The desire to monitor your own weight is very commendable, but it should not negatively affect your health.
Now take a close look at all your cosmetics. You may have to change your habits and use moisturizing cream soap instead of regular soap. Your bubble bath and shower gel should maintain normal skin moisture. Therefore, avoid all drying cosmetics. A variety of peelings, moisturizing lotions and body creams should become your friends.
The most discomfort is caused when the skin on the legs peels off in the area of the feet. If the problem is not a “fungus”, then it can be solved fairly quickly. Your daily procedure should be steaming your feet followed by scrub or peeling. After this procedure, rinse your feet in a bath of water with a few drops of rose oil and glycerin added. The final step is to treat your feet with moisturizer. When carrying out this procedure before going to bed, you can put a cream mask on your feet and put on cotton socks. In the morning your legs will be like those of a baby. But this effect is short-lived, and the beauty of the skin on your feet can be lost simply by stopping taking care of yourself. Therefore, such procedures must be carried out systematically.
Use only soft water to wash your feet. There are several ways to reduce water hardness:
A wrapping procedure using special moisturizing masks helps to cope with skin peeling. Apply the medicinal composition to your feet, wrap the top with plastic film and insulate your feet with warm gaiters. After half an hour, remove the film and rinse the mixture with soft warm water.
There is probably nothing more annoying and tiring than the feeling of pain, it is unclear where it comes from. We must deeply sympathize with people whose skin can experience pain with every touch, with the slightest irritation. In some cases, this causes a number of significant inconveniences, and sometimes the pain becomes unbearable.
From a medical point of view, this property of the skin, when its pain manifests itself in the absence of external irritants, say, fire or wind, is called allodynia. Skin can acquire similar properties at the site of mechanical damage or burns. It is important to understand the difference between allodynia and hyperalgesia. In the latter case, the skin is characterized by excessive pain sensitivity to actually existing external stimuli that can cause pain.
In the majority of cases, skin pain when touched does not occur on its own, but as a consequence of a number of reasons and causes.
Allodynia, as a result of certain medical studies, was divided into several types according to the so-called type of skin tenderness. In this regard, thermal allodynia is identified - a sensation of hot or cold stimuli.
The most common type of mechanical allodynia, according to some statistics, is static, when pain is caused by a light touch or pressure. With tactile allodynia, pain manifests itself upon palpation. In other cases, there is dynamic mechanical allodynia, which occurs at the slightest attempt to cleanse the skin.
In any case, the skin hurts with minimal impact. By the way, such unconventional excessive sensitivity of the skin can signal other problematic issues with the patient’s health. These ailments may include, for example, viral infections, or, say, problems with the nervous system.
Some experts are inclined to add the lack of certain nutrients to this list. There is not the slightest sense in understanding these intricacies on your own, but it is extremely important to rush to the nearest medical institution for an appointment with a specialist doctor.
Manifestations of allodynia can be recognized if sensations of itching, burning, tingling suddenly appear, and sometimes it seems as if someone (an insect, for example) or something is moving across the skin. In other cases, there are simple ways to test the skin for “tenderness.” It is enough to take a small piece of gauze or cotton wool and let it fall freely onto an area of skin. Or you can easily touch the same area with the very tip of your finger. For the same purposes, you can use a warm or cold compress.
The result, in the presence of allodynia, will be equivalent - the patient will experience pain. It can be quite strong, and can manifest itself in tingling or slight pain and, as can be seen, is caused by impulses that usually do not cause such pain.
In the majority of cases, skin pain when touched does not occur on its own, but as a consequence of a number of reasons and reasons. Moreover, the variations here are quite wide: a simple sunburn and a very serious illness. Quite a lot of cases have been recorded in which allodynia was a consequence of neuropathy (nerve damage). It can be caused either by injuries, or vitamin deficiency, as well as the consequences of diabetes.
With prolonged exposure to sunlight, the skin is susceptible to first- to second-degree burns. And it is in vain that many, many individuals take this state of affairs lightly, because the result can be an increase in the painful sensitivity of the skin to the lightest touches.
Such a familiar and seemingly harmless chickenpox, in cases of neglect and other unfavorable circumstances, can manifest as late complications in the form of herpes zoster. As a result of the appearance of blisters and rashes on one part of the body, the skin loses its usual sensitivity to touch and becomes susceptible to allodynia.
People who suffer from migraines know and understand how the skin hurts when touched. Simply combing your hair turns into a painful procedure. In some cases, it is not possible to wear a necklace.
Excessive skin soreness can be caused by diseases of the nervous system when the myelin sheath that covers nerve cells is damaged. There is also a specific disease called fibromyalgia. This is a kind of syndrome when pain occurs throughout the body, reaching the skin.
The cause of the loss of the normal reaction of the skin surface to irritants that do not cause pain in normal situations can be congenital or acquired brain defects. So the skin hurts with any kind of touch.
As you can see, the manifestations of allodynia largely depend on many internal causes in the human body. Accordingly, getting rid of it, even to a minimal extent, is not such a simple matter. Only a specialist doctor can decide on specific techniques in each specific case. Sometimes, at a certain stage, only the use of symptomatic medications seems possible. In particularly difficult cases, at some stages of the treatment course, painkillers, including narcotics, can be used. Naturally, only a doctor can prescribe them.
In some cases, the patient's skin begins to ache, as if burned. Here the direct path is not to a dermatologist, but to a neurologist. Most often, such pain is a consequence of neurological pathologies. Moreover, in these cases we should most likely talk about hyperalgesia. Whatever one may say, if you identify signs of excessive sensitivity of the skin, you must quickly go to the nearest medical facility, so as not to reap the unfortunate fruits of self-medication in the future. Only a doctor will be able to establish the true cause of the nasty disease and determine the right path to healing and future health.