What should I do for dry, cracked skin on hands and feet?
Disease description:
Over the past few days, I’m not sure whether it’s due to weather changes or some underlying health issue, but the skin on my hands and feet has become dry and cracked—and it’s now quite painful. Could you please advise on the best treatment for dry, cracked skin on the hands and feet?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
When dry, cracked skin occurs on the hands and feet, it may be caused by excessively dry weather leading to insufficient skin moisture, or it could result from fungal infection or skin irritation. Most importantly, the underlying cause must be accurately identified before appropriate treatment is initiated. We recommend applying topical antifungal and anti-itch ointments, while also maintaining adequate hand moisturization—both measures can effectively alleviate cracking.
