Cracked Heels

Cracked heels are a common problem in those who wear open heel shoes and in those with dry skin and those who are overweight. Cracked heels occur when the fat pad under the heel extends out during weightbearing under the foot and the skin around the edges splits. Cracked heels are more common in those who wear open heel shoes as this allows the fat pad to spread on weightbearing whereas a closed in heel show helps keep the fat pad under the heel. Cracked heels are more common in those with dry

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