Cracked
Heels
INTRODUCTION
TO CRACKED HEELS
Cracked
heels are often referred to as fissures
and are usually caused by dry skin. For most people
this is a nuisance and a cosmetic problem but when the
fissures are deep, the skin bleeds easily and is can
be very painful. The heels appear yellow or dark brown
depending on the skin type and are normally accompanied
by dry skin. Symptoms include a hard growth of skin,
usually on the outer edge of the heel. Patients may
experience pain while walking and increased discomfort
in thin soles or open back shoes.
Above
is a photograph of a Heel Fissure.
CAUSES
OF CRACKED HEELS
- In active sweat glands
- Dry skin
-
Prolonged standing
-
Obesity
- Open
backed shoes can be a contributing factor
-
Surgery to the lower extremities
- Heel
Spurs
-
Mal-aligment of the metatarsal bones (the bone structure
of the sole of the foot)
-
Flat feet and high arched feet
-
Abnormalities of gait (walking)
- Using
excessively hot water is a contributing factor
- Eczema
and psoriases can also be contributing factors
TREATMENT
OF CRACKED HEELS
- Click
on the below image to cure this condition
- Apply a moisturizing cream twice daily to the affected
heels, such as flexitol heel balm
- Use pumice stone to reduce the thickness of the
hard skin.
- Avoid open backed shoes or thin soled shoes
- Buy shoes with a good shock absorbing sole
- Never try to pare down the hard skin your self with
a razor blade or a pair of scissors!
Dr
Foot Recommends
Review:
Deep penetrating formula for cracked feet.
Flexitol Heel Balm treatment combines 25% urea formula
with highly concentrated emollient base. With regular
use, your feet will become soft and silky smooth to
the touch.
5
Star rating 
 
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Customer
Review:
"I would like to add how delighted
I am with the results from the Flexitol Heel Balm. My
husband has suffered for years with hard dry skin around
his heel and his big toes and would not go to see his
doctor. He has been using this product regularly and
his skin is very nearly back to normal. Many thanks!"
Mrs Grimes, Barnsley
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