Dry Cracked Heels Treatment

The following self care measures can help prevent and heal cracked heels.

Dry cracked heels treatment.

Dryness around the heel area and in the area on the underside of your feet just below the toes. While dry skin is the primary cause of cracked heels it s not the only culprit according to the institute for preventive foot health. Heel balms or thick moisturizers. To help heal dry cracked heels moisturize still damp feet after every bath or shower.

Prolonged standing especially on hard floors wearing. Shoes with solid heel counters at the rear help in protecting the heel. If self care measures don t help talk with your doctor about other treatment options. Golubovy getty images nov.

Skin peeling in thin strands. What are the symptoms of dry cracked heels. Cracks and ridges in the skin. Proper foot care to treat and prevent cracked heels.

Wear suitable shoes or boots. Red and flaky patches of skin. 14 2019 4 10 pm utc updated june 18 2020 8 07 pm utc by vivian manning. Don t ignore dry cracked heels as over time you may develop deeper fissures which increases your risk of infection.

Bleeding from the cracks.