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Alternative treatment of cracks on the heels
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Today we have to face many problems that concern the legs. Heels are especially sensitive. They are constantly exposed, because they are the main load during walking, performing various exercises. Especially often you have to deal with various accretions, spurs, cracks. All this gives anxiety and discomfort, because there is pain, discomfort. Women are most prone to such pathologies, as they often wear heels. To get rid of this problem is quite difficult, so today the treatment of cracks on the heels at home remains urgent.
Dimexide with cracks on the heels
One of the most effective means, which are widely used in the treatment of cracks and spurs, is dimexide. This remedy has proven itself as a means not only for relieving pain, eliminating symptoms, but also as a means to get rid of the disease, to cure it. The advantage of the drug is that it has a local effect.
In addition, it provides a local anesthetic, has the ability to repair damaged tissue, prevent the development of the infectious process. It can be described as a highly effective means of preventing not only the local infectious-inflammatory process, but also the generalization of infection and the development of sepsis, bacteremia. Promotes rapid healing of wound surfaces.
There are several ways of applying. Some use it as a means for foot baths, adding a few spoonfuls of concentrated solution to a tub of hot water. Also used in the form of compresses, lotions. With this method of application, it is necessary to dilute the solution, as it can cause a chemical burn.
The most effective way to apply dimexide is compress. Many doctors recommend their patients to do compress daily. It is advisable to carry out the procedure before bedtime. The advantage of this method is that it additionally heats the heel. Heat contributes to the effective healing of wounds, resorption of seals, activation of metabolic processes.
In order to properly make a compress, you need to follow some rules. Firstly, the active substance of the compress should be prepared in advance. As for dimexidanuzhno necessarily dilute, because it is sold only in the form of concentrate. Dilute usually five to six times with distilled water, or another liquid that the doctor appointed. You can use for breeding saline, glucose and some vegetable decoctions.
Then they take gauze or bandage, add about 5-6 times, moisten in the prepared solution. Place on the affected area. From above necessarily put a layer of cellophane or a plastic bag. Then another layer is applied from above - from the usual fabric. It will absorb condensation and moisture. On this layer a thick layer of woolen material (scarf, or scarf) is applied. If the compress is applied correctly, the lower layer should remain moist. The compress should be kept for at least 45 minutes.
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Vitamins
Various vitamins can be used to treat cracks. Some of them are taken internally, others are used externally, adding trays to the compresses. The formation of any cracks, erosion, damage to the skin and mucous membranes is due primarily to the lack of vitamins A and E. In this regard, it is recommended to take vitamins inside the following daily dosages:
- Vitamin A - 2000 mg
- Vitamin E - 45 mg
- Vitamin C - 1000 mg
- Vitamin PP - 60 mg
- Vitamin H is 150 mg.
Well-functioning complex vitamins, which include several varieties of vitamin, sometimes even mineral components. It is important to provide adequate nutrition, which will contain the necessary amount of vitamin. Food should be rich in fruits and vegetables.
Vitamin E from cracks on the heels
It is recommended to add several drops of liquid vitamin E to compresses and foot baths, which contributes to the active saturation of the skin with vitamin and rapid healing of wounds. The skin has the ability to absorb vitamins and other active substances.
For the preparation of a bath, about 2 liters of hot water or vegetable decoction is usually taken. It is added 4-5 drops of liquid vitamin E, which can be purchased at the pharmacy. To reduce pain, preparing for sleep, it is recommended to apply close to the body temperature of a person's bath. Hot baths normalize metabolism, which helps to remove nerve and muscle clamps, it is recommended to add medicines to such baths. Hot baths are best used in the morning or during the day. After them you need to rest easy. It is better to put your feet up, better - on the wall. Also after the bath you need to wear warm socks.
It is also recommended to use vitamins to prepare a compress. At the same time, it is better to use a fatty substance as the basis, as this will promote rapid absorption and accelerated penetration of the vitamin through the skin.
Vitamin can be added to the composition of natural oil and used before going to bed to massage and rub the damaged heel. Also, 2-3 drops are added to any foot cream, which also accelerates healing.
Alternative treatment
As an effective means of treating cracks, various oils have proved themselves well. They soften, heal wounds, and also have a complex effect on the body, as a result of which the basic vital indicators are normalized.
Well-proven watermelon oil. They are recommended to lubricate cracks. It has high antifungal activity, it can effectively fight various types of bacteria and viruses, which usually colonize any wounds and cause the progression of the disease and the development of an acute inflammatory process. In addition, it normalizes metabolic processes in the skin, promotes resorption of growths, neoplasms, polyps in the skin and under the skin, eliminates rash and irritation.
In addition, watermelon oil has a unique systemic effect on the body. Regular use of it normalizes potency, eliminates urogenital infections, increases libido. You can take it inside.
Pumpkin oil is a good biocorrector, so it is recommended for oral administration. As you know, the skin, especially on the legs - reflects the internal state of the body. If cracks appear, this speaks first of all of the contamination of the body, a decrease in immunity and a lack of vitamins A and E. It is these vitamins that are found in large quantities in pumpkin oil. Take it on a tablespoon for 28 days, because it is during this period that a complete biochemical cycle passes, and the body is updated, reprograms the main functions.
Pumpkin oil has long been known for its miraculous powers. It was also used by the founder of medicine Avicenna. It is this oil that is described in his treatises, created before our era. The grounds for this are serious, as the pumpkin is a real casket that contains a full set of vitamins, minerals and active ingredients. This remedy is added to many elite balms and ointments. This is one of the main sources of zinc, which is a good restorative to restore the integrity of the skin. Therefore, it can be applied externally in the form of compresses, add to the composition of the baths.
Melon oil is also an effective cosmetic product that has regenerative properties, helping to restore damaged tissues and cells. Contains a large number of vitamins A and E, as well as folic and ascorbic acid, which are indispensable components for maintaining the normal functional state of the skin.
In addition, this oil is useful to use inside, because it contains a number of biologically active substances that contribute to the independent synthesis in the body of the necessary vitamins. Pumpkin oil contains many precursors of vitamin A and E, from which these vitamins are subsequently synthesized. Also contributes to the normalization of metabolic processes. Strengthens the growth of hair, strengthens the nails. Helps cleanse the body, increases resistance to infectious and inflammatory diseases.
The optimal content of a component such as zinc, promotes rapid healing of wounds, burns, prevents acne, normalizes blood circulation. The appetite is normalized. An important effect is the neutralization of poisons and toxins, as well as the rapid removal of keratinized particles of the epidermis, which contributes to the rapid renewal of the skin. In addition, it has excellent bleaching properties.
Treatment of cracks on the heels of hydrogen peroxide
Peroxide has a high degree of biochemical activity and can not only promote wound healing, but also prevents the risk of infection. Any crack, especially on the heel, is inevitably accompanied by the formation of a bacterial microflora. Therefore, the risk of developing infection and inflammation is extremely high. To prevent this, you need to take the rule, daily, twice a day to treat the wound with peroxide. You can just water from the package directly to the wound. You can moisten cotton wool in peroxide and apply for 2-3 minutes on the crack. You can leave for a longer time, pasting with adhesive plaster. Peroxide is used as a 3% solution. Peroxide can be added to the composition of oils for massage and rubbing, in the composition of creams. Also used in the form of compresses.
Glycerin from cracks on the heels
Glycerin is an excellent emollient that has the ability to penetrate deeply into tissues. It has not only a softening effect, but also has the ability to heal wounds.
Glycerin is used in its pure form, and is also added to the composition of various components. For example, based on glycerin, they prepare oils, creams, soaps. You can prepare all these funds at home on your own. It is used as a base for the preparation of various oils for grinding. Vitamins are added to it, because it is a good solvent for them.
You can try to prepare a cream at home for application on the heels. At the same time, the usual baby cream is used as a basis. He is squeezed into a bowl or a small bowl. Add about 50 grams of cream to about 10 ml of pure glycerin. The product must be mixed thoroughly. At the same time, stirring should be at least 15 minutes. After that, the remedy can be considered ready for use. Often 2-3 drops of vitamin E are added to this remedy. Apply as a normal cream, lubricating the affected areas. Especially effective for applying under compress. It works well when applied to warmed skin after the baths.
To prepare soap at home, you need finely chopped soap residue. They are placed in enameled dishes, poured on the finger with water, melt over low heat with constant stirring. When the soap has a uniform consistency, about 15 ml of glycerin can be added. At the same time, you need to continue stirring. After 2-3 minutes, the soap is removed from the fire, poured into molds, allowed to freeze, after which it is used to wash the feet. It is recommended to keep feet in soapy water for at least 5 minutes. Water is better to use hot.
Also used as a means for compress. For this it is recommended to take a small mold, with enamel, which can be heated on fire. Pour into it about 50 ml of pure glycerin. Do not bring to a boil. As soon as the product is heated, remove from heat, add 2-3 drops of vitamin E, mix thoroughly. When the product becomes a comfortable temperature, it is necessary to place a gauze folded into several layers, then squeeze it and apply it to the damaged leg. Top cover with cellophane, a thin cloth and wrapped in a warm scarf, or wear a sock.
Similarly, you can prepare any ointment and creams. In hot glycerine, you can add not only vitamins, but also various medicinal substances, extracts, decoctions, vegetable and animal components, minerals. In pure form and with the addition of essential oils, are used for massage, grindings, compresses.
Vinegar on the heels of cracks
As an alternative treatment, a compress or a lotion of vinegar is used. To prepare the working solution, approximately a tablespoon of vinegar is dissolved in 500 ml of warm water. Wet gauze, apply a compress. Keep recommended for at least 40 minutes. After that, always put your foot in heat. Promotes rapid healing of wounds and normalization of skin condition.
Apple vinegar
Can be used as a means for compresses and lotions. It is used in the same way as usual, table vinegar: a tablespoon is dissolved in 500 ml of warm water. For baths it is recommended to add 3-4 tablespoons to 2-3 liters of hot water.
Aspirin treatment of cracks on the heels
Aspirin is used not only in the traditional way, inside, but in the form of compresses. So, to prepare a compress you need to take 3 tablets of aspirin, dissolve in a glass of warm water. After that, moisten the gauze in the resulting solution, otzhivayut and put on the crack. Keep it about 15-20 minutes. Has a powerful wound-healing effect, relieves pain.
Soda from cracks on the heels
Soda has proven itself as a remedy that actively stimulates receptors, mucous membranes, causes hyperemia and improves local circulation. As a result, swelling is quickly eliminated, and inflammation is removed.
Well-proven various compresses, tortillas, wraps.
Ointment from soda is widely used for the massage of the heel. It gives an opportunity to warm up the massaged areas, stimulates the skin receptors, intensively warms the skin. Soda is often mixed with honey. When massage, honey has a soothing effect, soothes irritated areas, relieves burning and excessive irritation. In addition, the ointment nourishes the skin and saturates with vitamins, which contributes to faster recovery. To prepare the ointment, melt about 4-5 tablespoons of honey on low heat, add a teaspoon of soda and mix until completely dissolved.
Similarly, compresses and wraps are applied. To carry out the compress it is necessary to apply ointment on the leg, then moisten the tissue in hot water, apply on the ointment. Cellophane is superimposed on top, and a thin fabric is on top. Then wrap the entire area with a warm towel or woolen scarf. The patient should lie in bed, should warmly take cover. The compress can be left overnight, and can be removed after 2-3 hours.
Solidus cracks on the heels
Often, solid oil is used for wrapping. A thin layer of solidol is applied to the skin. Cellophane, waterproof fabric and warm woolen fabric are applied. After 20-30 minutes the wrapping is removed, the remnants of the product are removed with a cloth dampened in hot water. After that, a thin layer of applied cream and left until the morning.
Treating honey with cracks on the heels
Honey is a natural product that has many healing and cosmetic properties. Honey has long been used in alternative medicine. Today, drugs based on honey are recognized even by traditional medicine. Honey is a product of beekeeping and is produced in a special container, or poured into cans, with a tightly closing lid. There are different types of honey - herbal, buckwheat, lime, floral. Each species has its advantages and disadvantages. In the ordinary state it is an amber or light yellow semi-liquid mass. During crystallization, a cream-colored mass of a salo-like consistency is formed.
The main effect of honey is realized due to the fact that it normalizes the metabolism in the body. Honey contains a large amount of vitamin, mineral substances. Honey contains a large amount of vitamin C, which significantly exceeds its dosage in lemon.
This vitamin has antioxidant properties. It penetrates into the body, saturates it with the necessary substances, cleans from toxins and metabolic products, removes free radicals. Also contributes to the stabilization of cell membranes, normalizes intracellular metabolism. Promotes the accumulation and preservation of vitamins in the body and their timely incorporation into metabolic processes.
Used as a basis for the preparation of various ointments, creams, compresses. An interesting way of applying honey is in the form of flat cakes, which are applied to the affected parts of the body.
You can prepare tortillas from honey, which are superimposed on the area of the crack, on the spurs. They fit well under the heel, foot. To make a flat cake take vegetable oil, flour, honey in approximately equal parts, carefully mix until a uniform mass is formed. The best option is to take one tablespoon of each component. After the formation of a homogeneous mass, the cake is rolled out, laid on gauze or bandage and applied to the crack. The cake is covered with polyethylene, aged for 2-3 hours, then removed, the rests washed off with warm water. After that, people wrap up a warm blanket.
You can also soar your feet with honey. It is important that during this procedure the temperature is not increased. To carry out the procedure, take a container, fill it with hot water. Water should be as hot as your feet can stand. The legs are lowered into the water. 3-4 liters of hot water are added about 2-3 tablespoons of honey. As the water cools, hot water should be poured all the time. Soar your feet for 15-20 minutes. Then you need to put on warm socks and put honey in them.
Honey compress is widely used to treat spurs and cracks. In order to apply a compress, you must first wipe the skin with a cloth soaked in hot water. Then apply pre-heated honey to the skin. Honey can be applied directly to the skin, or to gauze (bandage). On top you need to put polyethylene or cellophane, which will provide the necessary humidity, will create a greenhouse effect. To maintain heat and absorb excess moisture, a cloth is applied from above. From above it is wrapped in warm material, which will warm, and will not let the cold pass. Compress is usually put on at night. In the morning the compress is removed, the skin is wiped with a cloth moistened in hot water, wiped dry. Then dry heat is applied.
Tea mushroom from cracks on the heels
The fungus is grown to such a state that his body becomes noticeable. For cultivation it is necessary to pour it about three liters of cold water and to insist in a dark place. Usually it takes at least a week to grow. After this, you can use both for oral and external use.
The mushroom mycelium is removed from the can. It does not need to be thrown out, but you can pour it in another bank and insist in the same way. The resulting solution is drunk a glass a day, three times a day.
It is also recommended to use for compresses and lotions. For this, a solution is poured, moistened with gauze, folded into 4 layers, squeezed and placed on the foot, directly on the affected area. After that all other layers of a compress are put: cellophane, a cotton fabric, a dry heat. Then stand for at least 30 minutes. After removal, it is recommended to lubricate the foot with a moisturizing cream.
Ammonia alcohol from cracks on the heels
Prevents the development of infection and promotes rapid healing of wounds. For this it is recommended to make a compress or lotion. A working solution is prepared from ammonia. It must be taken into account that it has a sharp odor, so it is better to wear a gauze bandage on your face and do not inhale the vapors that form when you open the bottle. The solution is prepared from the calculation of a teaspoon of alcohol per liter of water.
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Urea from cracks on the heels
In some cases, urea extracted is used, intended for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. From it prepare a working solution, at the rate of 1-2 grams of urea for 500 ml of warm water. After that, the agent is used for external application, applying to the crack. Can be used for trays and compresses.
Urea is found in the urine of man and animal. Therefore, fresh urine is often used to treat cracks. The urine of man and horse proved itself well. Used in its pure form for setting up compresses and lotions.
Household soap from cracks on the heels
It is economic soap that creates an environment that prevents the reproduction of fungus and bacteria, since it has an alkaline reaction. It has excellent antiseptic properties, resulting in a reduced risk of developing an infectious and inflammatory process. It is used for foot baths. It is very useful to soar your feet in the foam formed from laundry soap. It is also recommended to wash your feet at least 2 times a day with laundry soap and then lubricate with an emollient cream.
Lemon from cracks on the heels
The main effect of lemon is due to the high content of vitamin C. It has a healing effect, restores the structure and functions of damaged tissues. A very high level of regeneration is also achieved due to the high content of flavonoids, glycosides, antioxidants. It removes toxins, slags, free radicals from the body. As a result, metabolic processes are normalized, the structure of tissues is improved.
Lemon can be used inside to strengthen the body and normalize metabolic processes, as well as externally in the form of ointments, creams, compresses and lotions.
A well-established remedy has proven itself that improves immunity, normalizes tissue regeneration, and improves skin condition, including on the heels. For oral administration, it is recommended to prepare a nutritional formula. To do this, you need 100 grams of dried apricots, prunes, raisins and walnuts. All this is mixed and passed through a meat grinder. Also, through a meat grinder, one lemon is passed, together with the zest, but without pits. All this is mixed, add honey, mix until a uniform mass is formed and take inside 2 tablespoons per day.
For external use use a mixture of lemon and aloe juice. For this, 3-4 medium aloe leaves and one lemon with zest are passed through the meat grinder. Separate the juice from the mashed potatoes. In the juice add 2 tablespoons of alcohol or vodka, give the opportunity to brew for a day in a dark place. The resulting puree-like mass is used immediately for carrying out compresses. Apply it a thin layer on gauze and stand on the affected area for half an hour. Puree is suitable for 2 days, after which it loses its medicinal properties, as the main active substances are neutralized. Within 2 days it is recommended to make a course of 5 lotions or compresses.
After drinking alcohol based on juices, it is used as a lotion for rubbing the affected area. The cotton is wetted in solution and the skin is wiped in the area of the crack and around it.
Lemon juice can be added to the cream or base oil and used for massage, rubbing, compresses, grease overnight. Also, lemon essential oil, which is necessarily diluted in cream, basic oil or other solutions, is also well established. Essential oil of lemon can be used for foot baths, soar with it. For this, 2-3 drops of oil are added to the water.
You can use natural lemon for baths. So, it is better to squeeze the lemon, and pour the remaining zest with the pulp with boiling water. From above cover with a towel and insist until the water becomes a comfortable temperature. After that, put your feet in a bath, wrap in a towel and soar for 15-20 minutes. Do this procedure better at night, before going to bed. You do not need to dry your feet dry enough to get wet and wear warm socks.
Aspirin and vodka from cracks on the heels
Aspirin has a wound-healing effect, restores damaged tissues. Vodka has an antiseptic effect, prevents the risk of infection and inflammation. Together, these drugs can quickly and effectively remove pain, reduce local irritation, redness.
It is used in the form of lotions. 3 tablets of vodka requires 2 aspirin tablets. They are dissolved in vodka, then moistened with gauze and applied for 15-20 minutes on the crack. You can put a sock on top to fix and provide additional warming.
Masks for heels from cracks
Alternative medicine has many recipes for masks that have different effects. For the treatment and prevention of cracks, mask based on sea-buckthorn is often used, as it quickly heals wounds and has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects. Masks can be used in cold or hot form. The aging time is 15-20 minutes.
- Recipe number 1.
Take about 100 grams of sea buckthorn fruit, knead them to a state in which oil is formed. Then in the resulting mass add a half teaspoon of cinnamon and ground ginger, as well as 2-3 drops of essential oil of fir. All this is thoroughly mixed, heated to a temperature of approximately 40-50 degrees on low heat and applied to the skin.
- Recipe number 2.
Take 3-4 tablespoons of semolina, prepare from it a thick porridge. Separately, a fork is kneaded 2-3 tablespoons of sea buckthorn until the formation of oil. Mix with the porridge, mix until a uniform shade and mass. After that add about 1-2 drops of essential oil of lemon and in a warm form put on a leg.
- Recipe number 3.
It will take an egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of sea buckthorn oil. You can squeeze it yourself from berries or buy it in a ready-made form in the pharmacy. Stir thoroughly until a uniform mass is formed. Add a third of a teaspoon of salt, mix again and apply to the affected area.
- Recipe number 4.
Take 3 tablespoons of baby cream and a tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil. Stir, add a teaspoon of glycerin and 2-3 drops of juniper essential oil. Stir well and apply to the skin.
- Recipe number 5.
It will take 3 tablespoons of honey and the same amount of sea buckthorn oil. Honey must be melted on low heat with constant stirring. After he dissolved, gradually add the sea buckthorn oil, continuing to stir. After that, remove from heat, sprinkled on top with a ground clove (about half a teaspoon), mixed and applied to the skin in a warm form.
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Homeopathy
Traditionally, it is commonly believed that homeopathic remedies are harmless and have virtually no side effects. This is not true. If they are misused, they can cause various side effects, and even worsen the condition. The danger of homeopathy is that you need to know how to properly combine the various means with each other. Exceeding the dose of the wrong combination cause the strongest poisoning, which can result in even a fatal outcome. Therefore, always take precautions: consult a doctor before starting treatment. You can recommend several recipes.
- Recipe number 1.
Quickly relieve the pain and normalize the condition of the skin will help compress from ordinary cabbage leaf with honey. For use, you need to select a large leaf of cabbage, carefully wash it. The leaves should be juicy and fresh. It is also important that the leaves are whole and not damaged.
Immediately before the procedure, you should put the leaves in boiling water, hold for several minutes. Then take it out, get wet with a towel, spread it out. On top of the leaves lay a thin layer of honey, put on the affected area (heel). Wrap the compress on top of several layers of warm cloth, or a scarf. It is necessary to impose the side on which honey is located. Withstand the compress for 10-15 minutes, after which it is removed, dry the skin.
- Recipe number 2.
To prepare a decoction of turnips with honey, chop into small pieces of turnip, add 2-3 tablespoons of this mass to boiling water. On low heat, the broth should be boiled for 15-20 minutes, then about an hour insists in a cool place. After the broth has been infused, it must be filtered. In the resulting broth add about half a glass of honey, mix thoroughly. Applied in a warm form on the heel. Most often used as a compress.
- Recipe number 3.
A puree of fresh apples and onions, used for compresses, also works well. A portion is prepared for a day. It is necessary to take one large apple and a medium-sized bulb. Apple cut into slices, clean out the middle. Onions are cleaned, washed, cut. Then tinder on a fine grater or pass through a meat grinder. Add the honey to the resulting mixture and mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
- Recipe number 4.
Treatment of cracks on the heels at home can be carried out with the help of rubbing and massage. It is recommended to rub with vodka and honey. Even if a person does not know how to do the massage, vodka and honey compensate for it thanks to active active substances that penetrate deep into the skin. You can mix in advance 200 grams of vodka with 2 tablespoons of honey. This mixture is rubbed. After grinding, immediately take cover.