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

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