My Feet Are Crunchy
 

Okay, my feet and my elbows get very crunchy...like, dried out. Anyone have any ideas on how to make them not so crunchy?

What kind of soap do you use?

I use St. Ives Ultra Moisturizing(sp) Body wash, and always have very soft skin...if you use soap like Dial, you might be SOL if you want soft skin

pumice stones work well

put lotion on them... my elbows tend to get dried out and a little ashy looking sometimes... just rub a bit of lotion in and itll take care of em for a month or so

When I shower, I occasionally use an almond scrub on my face. While I'm at it, I'll do my knees, elbows, and feet. That'll help. And then I put lotion on them. You've just gotta keep 'em moisturized! :) Oh, and a good pedicure once a week or so (do it yourself-- it's not that expensive!) does wonders! :D

Moisturize. And drink water. Your skin definitely needs water. People tend to drink less as the weather gets colder, and they rarely notice when they are dehydrated.

I use Eucirin (sp?) or the Walmart version of it. I also sometimes use straight Lanolin - you have to ask at the pharmacy desk usually but it doesn't require a prescription. Then put socks on at bedtime. Works wonders also to maintain it - pumic and a slather of cream now and then. My heals get so dry and cracked that they sometimes bleed if I let it go. What I've found helps to begin with when they're really bad is a paddle like file (like sandpaper on it), sand them down a little, good soak in the shower or bath, pumic in the shower, then cream and socks for the night. Another thing to consider - if they are itchy or feel like there's a burning sensation it could partly be caused by Athletes Foot. Look for tiny white or clear bubbles (vesicles) just under the surface of the skin. They look like miniature blisters. That is a surefire sign of Athletes foot (also called ringworm - not a worm) You can use a topical athletes foot cream. Clotrimazole is one of teh cheaper and pretty reliable use for the directed amount of time - don't stop just because things feel better. Another newer good one but VERY expensive is Lamisil. I've found both can be effective. The treatment recommended for Lamisil doesn't take as long if I remember right. Look some stuff up and see for yourself. Otherwise just used a heavy cream and stockings to help heal it.

http://my.webmd.com/content/healthwise/49/12171

Good Luck.