There is a lot of dead skin on the soles of feet

Many people will find that although they wash their feet every day, there are a lot of dead skin on the soles of their feet. In fact, this has a lot to do with our body, because the dead skin on the soles of the feet is also the shedding of the stratum corneum, so foot skin care is also more critical. If the amount of shedding is large, it is easy to accumulate, and the stratum corneum on the soles of the feet is relatively hard, so what should I do if there are a lot of dead skin on the soles of my feet?

There is a lot of dead skin on the soles of the feet, or more precisely, the stratum corneum is shedding more. Because the shed stratum corneum forms a large amount of accumulation, it looks like dead skin. This kind of shedding of stratum corneum is generally caused by chronic hyperkeratosis or chronic eczema. The causes of this are mostly allergies, local chronic injuries, or chronic squeezing that gradually leads to excessive proliferation of the stratum corneum. It may also be a fungal infection of the foot. Because fungal infection will cause the stratum corneum of the soles of the feet to proliferate to a certain extent, resulting in a lot of dead skin.

How to differentiate between calluses and corns?

If you want to completely get rid of the dead skin on the soles of your feet, you first need to see whether it is a callus or a corn. There is a big difference between the two:

Callus, also known as corpus callosum, is a localized hypertrophic plaque of the skin that is common on the soles of the feet. However, it is still normal tissue of the feet and is a physiological lesion that is caused by long-term protection of the soles of the feet from damage.

Corns are a type of pathological lesion that is often found on the front and middle part of the sole and the inner side of the big toe. They are thick and have nodules in the middle, and are hammer-shaped like corns. If not treated promptly, it can cause severe pain in the nerve endings on the soles of the feet;

How to get rid of calluses and corns?

For dead skin that has no significant impact, you can soak your feet in warm water, then use a sterilized foot file to gently rub it off. However, it is not recommended to use unsterilized scissors, nails, or clips to pull the dead skin, as this may cause plantar infection.

For corns that hurt so much that it reaches the bottom of your soul, it is recommended that you go to the hospital to seek help from a doctor. After all, deep-rooted corns can easily recur if not removed thoroughly, and can sometimes cause bleeding.

However, if you want to stay away from calluses and corns, doing these alone is far from enough, prevention is the most important thing:

Ill-fitting shoes are the main cause of calluses and corns. It is best to choose cloth shoes or soft leather shoes that fit your feet to prevent your feet from being squeezed and reduce friction.

Inappropriate socks will increase friction on the soles of the feet. It is recommended to choose pure cotton and breathable socks to avoid chronic irritation.

Soaking your feet in warm water regularly can prevent the occurrence of corns to a certain extent.