CRACKED HEELS

What is it?

Proper name: Heel Fissures

Cracked heels can be an aesthetic concern but can also escalate if left untreated. They consist of dry, hard skin on the bottom and sides of the heels.

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What is the Cause?

Cracked heels can be caused by a number of factors, such as dry skin due to a dry climate, being overweight, excessively walking barefoot or diabetes.

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Recommended Treatment

Keeping your feet sufficiently moisturized, and removing excessive dry, hard skin with a pumice stone can prevent heels from excessively cracking. A chiropodist or podiatrist can reduce the excessive dry, hard skin and discuss how to address the underlying causes.