Cracked Heels
Cracked heels are common in those who are overweight, have dry skin, have callused skin around the edge of the heels and wear open heel shoes. When we stand or walk, the fat pad under the heel expands outwards. If the skin around the edges of the heel are not supple, then the skin is likely to crack. Cracked heels are best prevented with applying emollients to the skin, wearing shoes or a heel cup to keep the fat pad under the heel from expanding. Any thick skin is best removed by a Podiatrist on a regular basis. Once a cracked heel does occur, it is best to see a podiatrist as they are hard to heel. They are hard to heel as continuing to walk on them opens the crack with each step. Heel fissures are best treated with removal of the hard skin and strapping to hold the edges together.
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