 [ Symptoms ] what causes body to stop producing oils  i have recently started to have dry peeling and cracked hands and feet my entire body is also dry and scaly my hair is also begining to become dry and brittle it is usually the opposite [ Disease ] as a physical therapist i do not recommend splinting at all it may cause complications concerning skin and blood vessels due to night time compression even nerve compression which can worsen your symptoms i recommend leg massages hot baths or heating pads or ice packs applied to the legs good sleep habits a vibrating pad called relaxis avoid caffeine and tobaccos treating the underlying condition if present yoga before sleeping stick to regular sleeping time and exercise time