Cracked heels

What is it?
Cracked heels is one of the common foot problem and sometime referred to as heel fissures. In severe cases, cracked heels may lead to pain and bleeding of the heels.

What cause cracked heels?
Commonly caused by dry skin. Some said allergies to the chemicals use for the floor. Other factors that may cause crack heels are such as prolonged standing, being overweight, wearing open back on the shoes, skin conditions (i.e eczema, psoriasis) and some medical conditions that may lead to the dryness of the skin.

Tips to heal the cracked heels

1. Wear stockings/socks. Stocking helps to protect and cover your heels from dust, dirt and chemicals that you probably did not know you allergy to. Remember to change to a clean socks everyday. This has work for me.

2. Every time you take a shower or bath, spare some time to gently scrub your heels with a pumice stone. This tips however is not really suitable for people with bleeding heels.

3. After having your shower or bath, put some crack heels cream (there are plenty of creams available in the market) around your heels. If possible, every morning and before you going off to bed. I found out by doing this, these creams easily absorb by the skin. 


4. Spare some times spoiling your feet by immersing it in a warm water mixed with a salt. It helps release the tension and odors. Otherwise, just go to any spa providing this service. Nowadays spa, usually offer this service and refer to it as foot detox. It helps the body cleanse by drawing out toxins and heavy metals from the many pores located at the soles of your feet.

5. Immerse your feet in a warm water that being filled with dried Asam Gelugor (Malay Pronunciation) for around half an hour. It is a big-sized perennial fruit tree, which is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. But it grows in a large part of South East Asia and also grows in North East India.


References:
buzzle.com
epodiatry