Severely Cracked Heels!
My heels are callused and severely cracked. It’s gotten so bad that the cracks are like deep gashes that go all the way down to the meat. It’s really painful at times and I have no clue what to do. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
Heel fissures can be caused by many things- wearing sandals or other backless shoes alot, going barefoot alot, diabetes or other systemic problems, being overweight and poorly fitting shoes. There are many types of lotions and creams available both over the counter and by prescription. The goal is to rehydrate the skin and keep it that way so it does not crack open again. After your bath or shower, you can apply vaseline or other heavy cream ( such as Heel Balm to name but one) cover with plastic wrap and wear a sock overnight. This will help drive moisture back into the skin. It should be done repeatedly until improvement is obtained and then as needed for maintenance. If this does not work, then make an appointment with a podiatrist or dermatologist.