Dealing with itchy, peeling skin on your heels and ankles is one of the more frustrating parts of psoriasis — but there are some tried-and-true ways to get relief!
Here are some helpful tips to soothe the itch and peeling:
- Moisturize right after washing your feet while skin is still warm and slightly damp — this locks Show Full Answer
Dealing with itchy, peeling skin on your heels and ankles is one of the more frustrating parts of psoriasis — but there are some tried-and-true ways to get relief!
Here are some helpful tips to soothe the itch and peeling:
- Moisturize right after washing your feet while skin is still warm and slightly damp — this locks in hydration
- Use a thick cream or ointment like CeraVe, Vaseline, or shea butter on your heels
- Put on cotton socks after applying moisturizer and wear them overnight to let it really soak in
- Try an oatmeal foot soak to soothe irritated skin
- Use a cool, damp cloth on itchy areas for quick relief
- Try an over-the-counter anti-itch cream containing menthol or pramoxine
- Take shorter showers with warm (not hot) water to avoid drying out your skin further One MyPsoriasisTeam member shared: *"My feet hurt, itch, burn, and get really rough. I use CeraVe cream — put it on really thick and put cotton socks on, and it really helps."*
A really important caution — try not to pick or peel off the flaking skin, even when it's tempting. This can cause bleeding, inflammation, and even open the skin up to infection.
If home remedies aren't cutting it, a dermatologist can prescribe topical treatments like corticosteroid creams, which are often the first line of treatment for psoriasis on the feet. It's always worth checking in with your doctor to find the best plan for you.
June 11
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