Many people will have chapped hands and feet when they come to the cold winter. When they are wet, they will itch and ache. Especially the old people's body resistance is very weak. So when the cold winter comes, we must do a good job of prevention!
The elderly should pay more attention to prevention at ordinary times, treat symptoms as soon as possible, and have a healthy winter. The recommended treatment is as follows:
Soaking therapy
First soak the affected area in warm water for 30 minutes. It is better to add some rice vinegar into the water, which will not only help blood circulation, but also soften the horniness of the skin. After drying, immediately apply cod liver oil ointment, or tannic acid ointment or urea cream, and then wrap the affected area with a fresh-keeping film. By the next day chaps will seal.
Potato therapy
Boil 1 potato, peel and mash, mix with a little Vaseline, and put into a bottle. After the hands and feet are chapped, a small amount of cracks can be applied, 1-3 times a day, and the effect can be achieved for several days.
Honey therapy
First wash the affected area with hot water, then apply honey, twice a day, and it can be cured after several days.
Drug therapy
Use Urea Ointment or glycerin Liniment (glycerol 60%, safflower oil 15%, indigo 4%, perfume 1% and ethanol 75% 20%), mix thoroughly and rub it out, 3 times a day. You can also take 2-3 cod liver oil pills, squeeze out the liquid and evenly smear it on the affected area, and smear it once before going to bed every night, and it can be cured by continuous brushing.
For the elderly, if you can't stop using the medicine for the chapped hands and feet, you'd better stick to the medicine for a period of time, so as to prevent the repeated attack; if there is bleeding, infection, pain, impeding walking, this is the manifestation of severe chapped, you should go to the hospital in time for treatment.
In addition, the elderly should pay attention to the details of life and diet: first, they should always pay attention to protecting the skin. When going out in winter or outdoors, they should wear warm shoes, socks and gloves, pay special attention to keeping hands warm and warm; second, they should reduce the number of cold water hand washing, use less alkaline soap and medicated soap to wash hands, and form the habit of applying external oil skin care products after washing hands and feet; third, they should pay attention to drinking Eat nutrition, eat protein rich food in an appropriate amount every day, eat more fruits and vegetables, and drink more water. Especially eat more foods rich in vitamin A, such as leek, carrot, milk, animal liver, etc., which has a certain effect on the prevention and treatment of chap.