Dry / cracked heels

Dry skin also causes cracked heels. Untended cracks and cuts in the heel can cause infections that may be very serious problems. Especially diabetics and older people should take very good care of their heels. Dry and cracked heels become more common when much time is spent indoors in dry air, especially during winter time. Also advanced age, walking with unfitting shoes and diabetes increases the risk of developing this condition.

Treatment

Use foot files or other similar products to remove excess and hard skin from your heels.
Use foot creams daily to keep your feet soft.
Use comfortable shoes that do not put friction on your skin. Try to avoid shoes that have tight spots that can rub against your heel.
Night time use of foot creams moisturizes your skin very effectively. Wear special socks in bed that keep the lotions on your skin during the entire night.
Use insoles inside your shoes that alter the position of your feet to avoid rubbing against the heel.

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