Heel fissures, also known as cracked heels can be a simple cosmetic problem and a nuisance, but can also lead to serious medical problems. Heel fissures occur when the skin on the bottom, outer edge of the heel becomes hard, dry and flaky, sometimes causing deep fissures that can be painful or bleed.
Heel fissures can affect anyone, but common risk factors are
Living in a dry climate
Obesity
Walking barefoot or wearing sandals or open-backed shoes
Inactive sweat glands
Treatment and Prevention
Moisturizing the feet regularly can prevent heel fissures. Once they occur, you can use a pumice stone daily to gently decrease the thick and flaky layer of skin. Avoid going barefoot or wearing open-backed shoes, sandals or shoes with thin soles. Shoes with strong shock absorption can help to improve the condition.
Moisturizing the feet at least twice a day and wearing socks over moisturizer while sleeping can also help.
Again pedicure will help.
ReplyDeleteSome great tips - Thank you
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DeleteWhether applying time memorial use of turmeric paste can cure the heel fissures in addition to moisture and use of pumic stone?
ReplyDeleteTurmeric has antiseptic properties which prevents secondary bacterial infection in the affected area leading to better healing of fissures...
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