Cracked Heels: Causes and Treatment

The season of open shoes is approaching, which means that it's time to pay due attention to the beauty and health of your legs. Therefore, today we have a rather relevant topic - cracked heels.

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Cracked heels are a common foot condition that can cause discomfort or even pain. It's the result of excessive dryness of the skin and is accompanied by thickening of the skin and sometimes yellow or brown calluses around the edge of the heel.

Often the only problem with cracked heels is how it looks. However, the condition can worsen significantly if the problem is ignored. Therefore, today I suggest you find out the causes of cracked heels, as well as what are the ways to treat this.

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Why do heels crack?

Our heels are a bit like tomatoes. If you press too hard, it expands on the sides and cracks.

Cracked heels most often develop if we spend a lot of time standing up, or when wearing shoes without a back that supports the heel, or if the skin becomes very dry and calloused. Unfortunately, with age, the problem only gets worse, because over the years, the fat layer on the bottom of the foot is lost, and the body replaces it with calluses.

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It was also a discovery for me that one of the factors in the appearance of cracked heels is a long stay in a hot bath or shower ! And I, naive, thought that in this way my heels, on the contrary, softened! :)

Cracked heels are a problem that won't go away on its own. Cracks only get worse over time as it gets deeper. And this is already fraught with many negative consequences, since cracks are an ideal conductor for bacteria, fungus, warts or viruses. The situation is even more dangerous if you have diabetes or circulatory problems.

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How to prevent cracked heels

The best way to avoid cracked heels is to prevent this, which means that at least once a week, you need to take time to care for the skin of your heels. We follow the design of the eyebrows, do depilation, manicure, etc. Exfoliating and moisturizing your feet is another way to add to your beauty routine.

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Just as important is your shoes. If you are prone to cracked heels, try to find the right shoes that properly support your heels. You should avoid flip-flops and sandals with thin soles, shoes with an open back or high heels, as well as shoes that are too narrow.

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Other ways to prevent cracked heels:

  • Don't stand in one position or sit cross-legged for too long.
  • Before going to bed, apply a special emollient foot cream. It is best to wear cotton socks over the top.
  • If possible, purchase specially designed orthopedic inserts in shoes to reduce pressure on the heel and distribute the weight properly.

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  • Opt for quality cotton socks.
  • Drink plenty of water to hydrate your body from the inside out.
  • Use a pumice stone and gently exfoliate your feet every few days to prevent rough skin. But avoid removing corns and calluses yourself if you have diabetes. You can accidentally injure and infect yourself.

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How to treat cracked heels

Moisturizing

If you are already dealing with cracked heels, then the lotions you usually use to moisturize your body are unlikely to help. To treat a cracked heel, it is better to purchase a special balm at the pharmacy. These balms moisturize, soften and exfoliate dead skin cells.

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Special baths and scrubs

The skin around the crack is much thicker and drier than the rest of the skin on the foot. You can also notice a slight delamination of the skin on the sides of the crack. Soaking and moisturizing the feet can help alleviate the situation.

Soak your feet in warm, soapy water for no more than 20 minutes. After that, pat your feet dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer or balm.

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Avoid scrubbing your heels when it's dry. This increases the risk of skin damage.

Honey

Honey is a great natural remedy for cracked heels. As you know, it has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties, and can help not only speed up the healing process of cracks, but also is an excellent moisturizer. You can use honey as a foot scrub after soaking, or you can use it as an overnight foot mask.

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Coconut oil

I already wrote about the many benefits of coconut oil in the previous article. This is an excellent remedy for very dry skin, and will be very useful in treating cracked heels. Coconut oil also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which is very important if your cracked heels are already deep enough.

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Folk remedies

Since the problem of dry skin on the feet is quite common, and almost 20% of the population suffers from cracked heels, it is quite predictable that people have already tried a bunch of home remedies on themselves. Among the most popular and effective are:

  • Foot baths with wine vinegar
  • Olive or vegetable oil for moisturizing
  • Moisturizing with Shea Butter
  • Banana purées
  • Using paraffin to seal moisture inside the skin
  • Heel scrub with oatmeal mixed with butter

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As you can see, there are many options for treating a cracked heel, but it is still worth remembering that this negative phenomenon is easier to prevent than to cure. So pay attention to the health of your legs in time and you will be happy! :)

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