Dermatology
Here are some reasons and treatment for cracked heels
Cracked heels are also known as fissures. It is very common condition that usually aren’t a cause for concern. If it is not treated than it can cause more serious problems.Most often, cracked skin of the feet is caused by repeated contact with moisture.The main cause is often wearing wet ( or sweaty )socks.Treat them with little more attention, begin with moisturizing them at least twice a day.
Look for thick moisturizers like: 1. Eucerin, 2. Cetaphile and others
Causes:
- Deficiency of vitamin C
- Deficiency of vitamin B-3
- Deficiency of vitamin E
- Athlete’s foot or eczema
Treatment:
- Keep your feet in lukewarm water for up to 15 to 20 minutes
- To remove any hard, thick skin use loofah,foot scrubber or pumice stone
- Gently pat your feet dry
- Apply a heel balm or thick moisturizer to the affected area
- To lock in moisture, apply petroleum jelly over your feet