To help heal dry cracked heels moisturize still damp feet after every bath or shower.
Dry cracked heels treatment.
Several simple measures can be taken to keep your feet skin hydrated and thereby prevent cracked heels.
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Cracks and ridges in the skin.
The following self care measures can help prevent and heal cracked heels.
The first line of treatment for cracked heels is using a heel balm these balms contain ingredients to moisturize soften and exfoliate dead skin.
Bleeding from the cracks.
What are the symptoms of dry cracked heels.
Wear suitable shoes or boots.
Red and flaky patches of skin.
Proper foot care to treat and prevent cracked heels.
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The symptoms of dry and cracked heels are.
Shoes with solid heel counters at the rear help in protecting the heel.
Skin peeling in thin strands.
If self care measures don t help talk with your doctor about other treatment options.
Don t ignore dry cracked heels as over time you may develop deeper fissures which increases your risk of infection.
Dryness around the heel area and in the area on the underside of your feet just below the toes.