I've been Diabetic for 50 years. I soak my feet in warm water with white vinegar twice a week. Drying my feet takes all the dead skin off. Then coat with vaseline and wear cotton socks overnight. My doctors are always amazed!

@denisseavila9083

Ай бұрын

I am glad you found a healing solution! How much vinegar & how much time do you soak, please? Thank you from AZ!

@JohnnyDogs1978

28 күн бұрын

Yes, I'd like to know the amount of vinegar also. My feet are really bad, I always use a scraper, gotta throw it away now

@denisseavila9083

27 күн бұрын

@@JohnnyDogs1978 I have been using 1/4 of a cup - just eyeball it. Also, I have been using a 2% salicylic acid cream along with 45% urea cream with silicone heel socks overnight on after applying & while at home & already see the difference. It works overtime to continue to heal & improve.

Thank you so much for addressing menopause! I had no idea this could be a cause. It all clicked when you mentioned it in this video. Menopause is definitely not discussed enough especially for those of us experiencing it at a younger age than what many, including physicians, are used to. Really appreciate you making mention of this! Means alot!

@cwb1400

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad she talked about this too! I couldn’t figure out what was happening to my feet when I’d never had this issue before. My eyes are super dry too.

@mrsreecer

2 жыл бұрын

@@cwb1400 I have experienced super dry eyes as well. It has made wearing contacts challenging.

@diegaah

2 жыл бұрын

I’m 38 and realizing my feet have just been a lot dryer quicker. That said, it dawned on me I might be in my premenopausal phase…

@kam0406

2 жыл бұрын

Menopause has been the worst for my skin and also my sleep as well. Hrt has helped, but there are still so many unresolved symptoms.

@Arielcamacho60

2 жыл бұрын

How young can one get menopause??

I inherited my dry feet from my mom. Feet were fine, hit 30 and boom. Cracked dry feet. Checked with derm and he confirmed its genetic, all tests came back normal. 40% Urea cream (With socks) and the Ordinary 30% AHA (No socks, once a week, 10 minutes only) is what I use.. The ordinary AHA didn't work well with my face. Tried it on my feet one day, didn't cause a reaction and helped IMMENSELY with cracking and flaking on feet.

Dr Dray is the educational queen, love hearing her explain literally anything. Shes taught me so much❤️

I had no idea cracked feet could be serious. I’m so glad you talked about menopause, no one talks about it. It totally explains a lot!

A lovely gift for simply explaining truth so we can do what is necessary to care for ourselves! Thank you as always! I will NEVER regret finding and listening to this channel!! Xo

Regarding the support aspect; I had knee and lower back problems all of my life. But I finally tried minimalist flat foot wear (like converse) and it changed my life for the better, now feel like a kid again, I have no more knee and back pain. 100% gone. I was told I needed more support all of my life when actually it was the opposite that cured my pain.

@HomeFromFarAway

3 ай бұрын

absolutely. we didn't evolve to wear hyperstructured marshmallows on our feet. weakening your main walking equipmebt has to cause massive problems. barefoot is just better

I’m a CMP (basically non surgical foot care) and not only is so much of this so true, thank you Dr Dray for making this video! I see more cracked heels from cheese grated feet from the salon. That causes the feet to protect itself and grow thick skin that cracks and is open to fungus. So easily fixed!

@lindacontreras6115

5 ай бұрын

Q. I had ankle surgery two months ago, I’m waiting for incision scab to fall so I can soak my foot but meanwhile my foot is peeling so much and I wonder if I should do anything to help peeling and or my skin heal fast. Any advice ??

The light went on when you mention Menopause and Thyroid.. I would have never thought of those 2 issues contributing to my dry feet.. thank you

My life was forever changed when I discovered silicone socks and urea 40% cream. I sleep in both of these 4 nights out of the week, and I deal with absolutely no dry and cracked heels anymore. And I had horrible heels for my entire life. Game changer!

@claudiaguadron3877

2 жыл бұрын

What urea cream do you use ?

@EmilyPerrySLP

2 жыл бұрын

@@claudiaguadron3877 PurOrganica Urea 40%

@jarelipelayo999

6 ай бұрын

@@EmilyPerrySLPwhat brand of socks do you use ?

My favorite dermatologist genius. Your advice solved my perpetual heel/callous misery.

Thank you for addressing menopausal women and how we will spend a good portion of our life in this phase. I really appreciate this. Hrt definitely helped my terribly dry and itchy, miserable skin and also helped my feet!

@allison471

Жыл бұрын

@kwi must use Omega 3's helps all kinds of things... brain, eyes, skin, joints etc...

Kerasal is fantastic to soften callouses on my heels. I also use Eucerin's Intensive Repair lotion and CeraVe's baby ointment alternatively. My feet are more susceptible during the summer when I'm less likely to wear socks due to the heat and humidity. It's an ongoing battle. 😕 Thankfully I've never been one to roam around outdoors in bare feet. I agree about menopause....it dries out everything. I've noticed since it started, my toenails have become dryer and more prone to breakage. Ointment is very helpful for this. ☺

This woman deserves a medal. Amazingly informative and also understandable; she doesn't dumb down the information like others.

Thank you for being so helpful and explaining clearly! Hope you know how you are a natural teacher!!! Easy to listen!! Thanks again!!

I started wearing Vionics after being diagnosed with Morton's Neuroma on my left foot. Game changer for me. I walk pain free now because the arch support of the Vionics keeps the pressure off the neuroma.

My little podiatrist heart is loving this, thanks for bringing this to everyone’s attention 💖 we love healthy, hydrated feet 🦶

@minigiant8998

2 жыл бұрын

then you'll love my hyperhidrosis feet

@IvyRoad

2 жыл бұрын

@@minigiant8998 x

@thelmathomas9399

2 жыл бұрын

@@minigiant8998 Gross

@shanafrye4393

2 жыл бұрын

@Krystal My what’s it used for?

@shanafrye4393

2 жыл бұрын

@Krystal My thank you. I just ordered what she recommended off of Amazon. My feet are so bad lately it hurts walk in my sandals. They are cut and dry and I can’t leave them alone. I have them Vaseline now with socks.

I loved the tips!!! Thanks, Dr Dray! 🙏🌟🦋

this is amazing. I am so glad to hear the 'super glue'. I have been doing this for years and swear by it! Thank you for sharing :)

The krazy glue tip literally saved my life. I had a very severe skin condition on my feet that caused very painful wounds under my feet and toes. My dermatologist recommended to make sure the wound was clean and dry, and then to press the skin to "close" the wound and apply a thin layer of glue on top of it and wait a few seconds. The relief is immediate ❤️

@zilmazepeda2276

2 жыл бұрын

She said it in the video to make sure the skin was clean and dry before applying the crazy glue 🤔

@itsjustme.7059

2 жыл бұрын

I have gotten cracks in my fingers in the winter. It’s incredibly painful. I wash and dry them really well. Then squeeze them together and super glue them. It burns a little at first, but it sure helps with healing and stops the pain.

I have been exclusively wearing Vionic shoes for a few years now. They make a huge difference for me, all of the styles are so comfortable.

Ive been battling dry cracked heels since I was in my early 30s. I recently started using AHA lotion on my body and thought, why not feet too!? Occlusives alone have not been enough. In the last week I’ve been using AHA on my feet at night, with aquaphor layered on top. Socks go on for as long as I can tolerate (sometimes they come off in the middle of the night). My heels are finally, after all these years, looking heathy. I may try the kerasal product you mention but will be careful not to go too far. Thanks for mentioning AHA (and similar) in this video. Game changer for me!

I just shared this video with 20 people. This was awesome and you're a wonderful presenter...nice and simple

Boy...it all makes so much sense! Thanks for educating us!👍

Maybe this is the student in me, but I think it would be so cool if you started an educational series teaching about the anatomical structure of the skin, what things are, what they do, etc. I love learning biology and the science behind things, and I think you would be an amazing teacher for this!

@springchicken2513

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@katherinebarton3837

Жыл бұрын

I third this idea!!

@kymberliethefreespiritedone

Жыл бұрын

I agree!

Thank you for this video Dr. Dray!

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great advice! Thankyou, needed it for sure! I need a complete redo for skin!!

Thanks from a Cracked Feet Houston subscriber. Also, I have about 3 pairs of Vionic sandals I wear thru-out the summer months. Thanks for all you do.

Yes, I've worn Vonics for years. I have suffered from fallen arches as a child. My feet pronate. I saw Vionics on QVC. I tried their walking shoes and the heavens opened up. I was able to start walking around the Rose Bowl 3.25 miles daily. I manage my weight by walking. I wear Vionics and Allbirds. My only problem is I wear a 10.5 but have to buy an 11.

So informative thank you! 🙏

Thank you! You are exactly on point with everything you said!

Sincerely thank you for spreading consciousness , it’s really helpful.

I have several pairs of Vionic slippers. I love them. I live in Vionic flip flops in the summer, they are so comfortable and supportive. Great video👍🏻

Awesome information! Thank you! I ordered a pair of the Vionic slippers when you mentioned them in an earlier video. I have larger feet ( I am tall) and was so pleasantly surprised that they had them in my size! This year, I ordered a pair of them for my daughter for Christmas as I wanted her to have a supportive pair of slippers. They are wonderful and hold up so well.

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@andrearisner2922

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrDrayzday Is there a cheaper alternative to Vionic? Thanks

@sharonstrickland6421

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrearisner2922 around here, in NC, they have really good sales on vionic.. Belks esp has good sales. Also vionic slippers generally last longer.

I used to live in a really cold place (MI) where I had the heat on all the time and then when I moved back to the South my feet became horribly dry and cracked. I'm nutritionally sound and I have had my thyroid checked, etc. What coincided with the move was perimenopause, though. However, you're the fist person to say that menopause can be a cause. I asked my derm why this was happening and she didn't tell me about menopause, she just shrugged and told me to use a cream. I can't take hormones due to history of breast cancer, so I can only do topical treatment, but I still wanted to know *why*. Now I'm pretty sure it's menopause. Thanks!

Learning to use a urea-based foot cream is one of the very best tips I've picked up from you, Dr. Dray. I'm not the type of person who is so invested in their feet that I'd ever get a pedicure. But I don't want my feet looking gross. Using Kerasal 1x/wk has been the perfect almost no effort solution. I use Albolene on my feet on the regular, too, instead of petrolatum. Albolene is another product I'd have never tried without you. Initially, I got Albolene to remove my sunscreen. This winter, I found it to be the most soothing product when I feel an eczema flare coming on. Now, I turn to it for many needs because I enjoy the greater "slip" in it.

@tiffanychill8219

2 ай бұрын

You use albolene cleanser on your feet ? I'm wondering if there's a moisturizer also in that but I can't find it .

So glad to find this video. I’ve dealt with horribly rough heels that get very painful fissures occasionally, for over 15 years and I’m not that old 😂 I’m going to try the tips

Definitely hereditary for me. I use Flexitol which has 2nd ingredient urea and also has some glycolic acid and tea tree oil in it. I'm guessing Kerasal is similar. You're inspiring me to put away the scraper and start using the flexitol more often instead.

Great video. Vionic shoes are a must have. The bootie styles are always on trend but super comfortable because of the arch support. Same for athletic shoes. Sandals are more hit and miss as it depends more on your foot. As a post-menopausal woman this was really helpful. I don’t have a terrible problem with dry skin on my feet because I live in the north so wear socks more often and I always wear good shoes - including Vionic flip flops.

@catherineostrom7575

10 ай бұрын

I bought a pair of Vionic flip flops. Maybe I'm just built differently, but on one foot, I felt like I was walking on the outside of my foot. The arch was too high and not comfortable. I'm back to Birkenstocks in the summer.

I love your wit! Always a pleasure to watch your channel.

I started taking collagen for dry skin on my feet. It has solved this problem as well as moisturising skin all over my body.

Always loved going barefoot. Developed plantar fasciitis, and had to wear sandals/shoes all the time. They helped my foot pain, and my rough cracked heels went away too!

Great content!!! I have cracked heels and I will need to try some of the items recommended to see if this will help. Thank you!

Ty!! Dr. Dray🥰👍. Since finding you…kerasal is my go to, little on my finger corners as well. Enjoy you and your vlogs. Thanks!!😀

Vionic sandals and slippers have been amazing on my feet. I have plantar fasciitis in both feet along with high arches. They are quality footwear and I have yet to wear a pair out. They are holding up better than any other I’ve purchased.

My great grandma who was born in 1912 used to put crisco (lard) on her feet ever single night and then a pair of socks, I don't know how it worked but that woman had baby feet, the only part on her body with no wrinkles was her feet! So crazy!

@ChristianGibbons777

Жыл бұрын

What is Cristina (lard) exactly?? I’ve got cracker feet so maybe this’ll help me??

@byronAnewby

Жыл бұрын

Old school country remedies almost always works

@Alphadogg27

Жыл бұрын

Do you do the same thing? Or did your other family members do this as well?

@sallyanon5382

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristianGibbons777 Crisco is the brand name. Lard can be found in the cooking oil aisle or baking aisle at the grocery store

@saharhamid7751

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kiley. I found your comment very helpful 💗Would have loved to try this but I looked up Lard and it can’t be used by Muslims as pork and anything made out of it is forbidden. Just putting this out here for Muslims like myself who might want to try this out. Also, can you suggest any alternatives?

I love my Vionic shoes! I got some in a Vans sort of style. My chiropractor was amazed how much they helped my alignment without pricey custom orthotics.

Thanks for posting this!

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray!

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Tuesday

I've had this since college. I'm now in my 60s. I tried everything, including prescriptions from podiatrists. I tried Camille Beckman cream. Just out of desperation. I swear this healed my feet. Imagine 45 YEARS I tried stuff!

I am so happy modern youtube have so many experts on it, like have you any idea how difficult information was to get +-12 years ago

Thanks for this super helpful video!

I became sensitive to wheat. Once I gave it up, my dry, cracked feet improved dramatically.

So surprised by how much I learned from this video. Thanks for your time and help! ✨

Hello likewise thank you so much for the content. It is educational and helps me every time. Much love!

Kerasil is a staple in my house. It does absolutely wonderful things for my poor feet. I use it a few times a week and it keeps my feet smooth and soft. Same with okeefes. I love those two products

At our Podiatry clinic, we have to remind people to wear shoes🤗 and lotion of course! Love this video!!! We also tell people to use saran wrap over lotion instead of socks, for extreme cases, so the moisture goes into the skin instead of into the socks. DON'T WALK IN THE SARAN WRAP! Super slick

@HomeFromFarAway

3 ай бұрын

the only reason to wear shoes is cold or actual injury. forcing healthy feet to get weak is bad medicine and unethical

Thank you so much for this! My heels have been horrible this winter with deep dry fissures. I started using the Kerasal as you recommend and within 6-7 days-all smooth! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@ps0195

2 жыл бұрын

I will def be trying as well!!

@janicelindegard6615

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise! Smoother than they’ve been in years.

@karela33

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for review! I saw this first time today and was kind of shocked at $8/oz price. But if it really smoothed your feet in a week, I'm going to go get some tomorrow. Thanks!

@kaitlynjones3424

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been using it for a few years now, and it is the absolute best! It’s totally worth the $8 a tube. You’ll see some difference overnight.

Have purchased 2 pairs of Vionic flip flops and love them. Great support!

In the past I worked in a quality footwear store that sold supportive footwear. I have seen some really bad cracked heels, hammer toes, etc. Women who in the 1950s and 60s changed the shape of their feet so much in the pointy heels. I stopped wearing heels and know arch support is a must. I have been getting dry and cracked heels that I use a pumice stone for. This video was great timing. Thanks, Dr. Dray!

Ever since I was a child my heels have been abnormally dry and cracked. My father would have me slather vaseline all over my feet before my bedtime and then carefully slip on a thick pair of cotton socks. This really helped. As an adult it is impossible for me to sleep while wearing socks.

@diananemoy7409

2 жыл бұрын

100% same haha. I live in a city with dry air so I always assumed this was a huge cause to date for me no matter how well I moisturize and meticulous I am with pedicures and all I do at home daily. My dry heels have always baffled/irritated me considering all I do and how healthy I am err! 😅

@annweber4108

2 жыл бұрын

@@diananemoy7409 can

@diananemoy7409

2 жыл бұрын

@@annweber4108 ? 😅

@lyndakuit7703

2 жыл бұрын

My husband's heels were like very rough sandpaper (I kid you not!). I bought him a tube of The Ordinary's Heel Chemistry which is applied twice a day (no need for slathering it on, or plastic bags, etc.) and within 2 weeks his heels were smooth to the touch. Highly recommend The Ordinary's Heel Chemistry.

@TheSierralj

2 жыл бұрын

Petroleum is serious stuff I would not use that on your feet or anywhere

my mom had had extremely cracked feet since her mid 20s (mostly genetics). because kerasal isn't available in my country, i tried to find a cheaper alternative. i found cream with 10% urea and an ointment with 6% salicylic acid and i layer them on her feet, they are extremely effective and they cost me less than 5USD in total! my mom's really proud of her smooth feet she showed them off to other relatives with the same problem😁

Great helpful video with awesome tips! Thank you Dr. Dray

I need to let my feet "breathe" quite often due to getting athletes foot and/or toe fungus. If I wear shoes too much it can get bad. And, superglue is fantastic for cracked heals! I used to use it on my hands which cracked and bled due to the work I was doing. it is called it a "carpenters trick".

Vaseline before I go running has worked wonders for me. Literally melted the heavily cracked callouses away.

I’ve worn Vionics exclusively for years. I probably have about 20 pairs right now. They’re fantastic for plantar fasciitis. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs a high arch support.

@jenniferbarnhill6701

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, they are so comfortable. I live in Michigan but I wear them about 6 months out of the year.

@poorthing

2 жыл бұрын

No cracked heels but I developed plantar fasciitis about 7 yr ago. I literally couldn't walk. I bought Vionic Dressy flats for work & they were Very expensive. Absolutely did nothing to help. Plain Crocs provided my only relief. After doing foot stretches religiously it went away. I have to say the pain related to PF was excruciating. Btw- I never wore flip flops

@eb7280

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Teacher here. Junky shoes make my feet knees and hips a mess, but Vionic thrown into the mix of my shoe wearing keeps me going!

@sabs7094

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I was looking for arch support sandals for a long time

@ConstantlyRepeatingMyself

4 ай бұрын

@@poorthing I know this is late, but I have hard flooring through my entire house so I ended up with PF. The only way I got rid of it was to wear Vionic sandals inside my house at all times. I had one pair that was designated for indoors only.

I love those earrings! Thanks for all the great info once again.

The most well defined explanation. Thank you. I think several of these issues are the cause for me.

I have owned many Vionic slip-on sandals, boots and even a pair of their sneakers. All super comfy. I wear an 11W so I appreciate their size inclusion too.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! ❤🙏 I had issues post menopause (now that you mentioned it) but when I started supplementing with marine collagen peptides back in 2017. Improved tremendously, afraid to stop taking it now!

@cw5118

Жыл бұрын

Collagen worked great for my eternally bumpy skin on my elbows

Thank you, Dr. Dray. I suffer w this😩 Good ideas. Jana - Texas

I love your content soooo much! Thank you for doing this. I wish I was in the US so I could get an appointment with you.

Our family has a genetic anomaly & all 12 of us (6 boys, 6 girls), have no sweat glands on our feet. Nice!😀 (However, we do tend to have dry, cracked heels).

Thank you for bringing awareness to menopause and it’s impact. In peri-menopause, I started to get severe crack feet. I had to go to the doctor because it got so bad. Thankfully, I was put on hormones, and it cleared up in 4 months. The hormones also corrected the easy bruising I started to experience , loss of hair, and balance issues caused by the peri-menopause.

@aiai-j7i

2 жыл бұрын

Easy bruising? I am so glad I read your comment because I keep noticing bruises and I am in peri-menopause!

@denitabazan2516

2 жыл бұрын

@@aiai-j7i Same.

@sB-wl4bp

Жыл бұрын

I'm 37 and I think I'm showing signs of period menopause. Haven't been to see the doctor yet but I'm suspe ting it more and more and kind of frightened about it tbh

@lauramaltez4511

10 ай бұрын

Lmao 🤣 omg I just turned 40 and boy am I feelings all kinds of ish .. I got the hot flashes nausea headaches my menstrual has been coming different dates at a month but nothing irregular

Love watching your videos! I have learned so much from you and you have saved me a ton of money in my skin care routine. Please tell me! What causes vertical cracks in the toenails. I have had these since childhood and have tried everything. Thank you!!!

I believe I have hereditary dry skin on my feet and my hand cuticles. I’ve had cracked feet since I was very young. So did my mother. We tried ALL the lotions. The one thing that occurred to me was that I would not shed the dead skin in those areas. So, I started using the sanders. I use an e-file on my hand cuticles as well. I had to sand heavily at first, but now I just need to maintain by very lightly sanding once a week or so. I do now use lotions and creams. But just like the skin on your face, these cannot penetrate all the dead skin layers. It is a maintenance routine that keeps my skin fresh. I no longer have cracks in my heels or painful cuticles.

Great advice. I use grape seed oil on my heels which has helped. Grape seed oil is light & absorbs into the skin faster then other oils. Supportive shoes have helped me & I buy the gel inserts in my shoes it seems to help. Also take vitamins & drink Golden Turemic Tea & Green Tea with lemon. You are what you eat & drink. Pamela

I stop using the "cheese grater" on my heels, and just used petroleum jelly; and even in the dead winter my heels are doing pretty good! I'll incorporate that salicylic acid! Thanks, Dr Dray 😊

@candicedarbyfox7524

2 жыл бұрын

Lol " cheese grater"

@joelalexander4513

Ай бұрын

@@candicedarbyfox7524 I've been using a ZESTER!...myself...but NOT ANYMORE!!

Sending this to my mom cause she always listens to Dr Dray 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊

I like the O’Keefes foot masks they are great. I tried the foot ointment you recommend & yes it works great too.

Love the Vionic slippers, I too wear them around the house and my calluses have been much better. Thanks for all your wonderful advice! Happy Tuesday!

@evalee8097

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know which one of the bionic slippers that’s recommended? There are different types and I was confused. Is it the Gemma? I just wanted to make sure I’m buying the exact ones as Dr Dray. Thank you.

@normafrances4223

2 жыл бұрын

@@evalee8097 I have the Gemma and the Sadie, they both have the same support. I don’t think you can go wrong with any of their slippers or shoes.

@evalee8097

2 жыл бұрын

@@normafrances4223 Thank you so much for your help.

Thanks for this. I am an amputee so my remaining foot health is VERY important. I will try the Kerasal and socks. Winter I wear little boots and summertime I excitedly wear sandals. I love painting both my biological foot and the prosthetic foot shell to match. Changing footwear frequently is a problem so I rarely change shoes unless my prosthetist does it. Sneakers is something I was stuck in for the beginning and I missed cuter shoes that I’m now able to wear. Dry foot was an issue last year and I’m hoping this will help.

I’ve been a Vionic fan for >6 years. I do have a pair of their thong sandals, a platform wedge pair and a flat slip on pair. I love them. I am going to try a pair of sneakers next. I’m fortunate that I have a local store that carries them (along with others). Whatever they are out if they will order. The brand that the owner swears by is Stegmans. My husband got a pair and has had relief with them. We both suffered from plantar fasciitis. Helped a ton.

I use OKeefes exfoliating foot cream on my heels and it’s amazing. I also whip myself a foot butter together using coco butter, coconut oil and mango butter which I put in my feet hen add socks overnight which makes the skin really supple.

I use ameliorate body lotion (which has lactic acid) after I’ve showered which keeps my feet (and the rest of me) moisturised and exfoliated. Other times I use LRP Lipikar balm which my feet loves. Also, I’ve never had calloused feet from being barefoot and I have worn nothing but barefoot shoes for the past five or so years.

I put Neosporin with pain relief in the cracks, slather my feet with something like the first ointment in this video, and then put socks on. The neosporin works really fast and stops the pain

Thanks 👍 Dr dry for explaining the problem with dry feet.

Kerasal was a game changer after years and many $ trying to find a helpful solution. Thank you!

Thanks for all the great information! I’m wondering if you have any suggestions for otc treatment of toenail fungus.

@darlenegera8866

2 жыл бұрын

I've been using a footbath of 1/4 cup vinegar & 1/4 cup of Listerine mixed with 1 cup warm water. Leave feet in this bath for about 20 minutes. Dry and slather feet with Vaseline. Put on white cotton socks and leave on all night. This helps with dry cracked feet as well as fungus in nails.

One other tip--for people who hate wearing socks because they're too hot (especially to bed in summer), there are these "moisturizing heel socks" you can buy that basically just cover your foot from arch to ankle. They aren't as hot as regular socks. Though I wouldn't wear them outside the house!

@dogloverlmh9197

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I have worn them under socks at work when my heels are very bad. It helps the pain and they are nice and warm with boots.

I've had dry cracked feet for all my life. I started using tallow on my feet along with crocs, within a week my feet were completely healed.

Thanks to you I also love the Bionic slippers and the foot gel!

My feet used to be a mess of corns and callouses until I discovered Vionic slippers and flip flops....and here's the thing - they have all styles of footwear now that are really cute and fit well. 'Cute orthotic footwear'? I thought it was a myth, but it really does exist!! Wearing more supportive footwear and applying a bit of Eucerin when I get out of the shower keeps my feet soft and smooth, and it makes my pedicurist's job much easier!

Kerasal works wonders on dry, cracked heels. Tried it on your recommendation and was impressed at how well it works. So thanks for my much softer and smoother feet. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray!! I hope you have a peaceful evening. 💙

Very helpful. Thank you. 💕

Been using the Kerosol since the last video you talked about it in thanks! Also, aside from the slipper, can you recommend a slip resistant work shoe that would best fit everything you mentioned it should have to help with the heels plus arch support?

My podiatrist also suggested a thick cream or ointment, then a plastic bag on each foot, followed by socks or slippers. This is slippery to walk around in so it’s good to do while seated for a while - watching TV, reading, on the computer, or while in bed. Works really well. Also, if I get a crack that is painful I find a little piece of surgical tape right on the crack area will heal it up in just a day or two.

@NayaRuth

2 жыл бұрын

Will try the surgical tape trick. I assume you cover the crack until it heals? Thank You for sharing 😊

@Johnnypensful

2 жыл бұрын

read ny comment...above...6/20/22...today this stuff worked best 4 me

I have Vionic flip flops for the summer and they're really good. The shoes are quite small fitting especially if you have a wider foot like me, so I don't have any closed shoes from them. I'm 54 and on HRT. I had fissures and soft corns (ouch) for a few years before I began the HRT, no matter what I put on them, and now they have almost gone! 😊xx

My feet looked exactly like the menopausal feet. I got about 5 prescriptions from the dermatologist. They worked only slightly and I was still suffering with fissures. I read somewhere about a Diamoncel foot file. I guess it’s made with real diamonds. This file on dry feet took off the thick skin so the meds were able to penetrate and actually work. I bought it at Sephora but also on Amazon. I now use the file about every month to keep the tough skin at bay. I won’t stop wearing sandals so this is my solution.

My sis-in-law (a nurse) had plantar fasciitis and at first wore Dansco shoes, which really helped. I tried them, but I have a high instep and they rubbed. So I talked to her, and she has switched to Vionic. I got a pair of the shoes, which I like a lot and my plantar fasciitis went away. But those slippers look great. I'm on my feet a lot at home, doing art, and the shoes get a little warm. She also said they are not made the same. Sometimes she gets a pair or tries on a pair that are not as supportive as she likes, so she sends them back.