Collection: Cracked Heels & Dry Skin

Cracked Heels 

Cracked Heels are a common problem that most people have trouble with at some stage. Cracked Heels are painful and so ensuring prompt treatment will get your heels smooth and supple again.

Cracked Heels Cause

There are many factors which can result dry and cracked heels and unfortunately that whilst there is no quick fix there are many things you can do which if done regularly will help get your feet feeling soft and smooth again. Some of these include:

• Medical conditions such as diabetes and psoriasis
• Wearing hard, unsupportive footwear like thongs and open-backed sandals, or bare feet
• Poor functioning or flat feet which can result in increased pressure on the heels.
• Taking hot, prolonged showers
• Increased weight resulting in increased pressure on the heels.
• Fungal infections which can dry out the skin resulting in cracked and dry skin.

Cracked Heels Treatment

The most effective way to treat cracked heels is daily moisturising with a urea based moisturiser or high quality foot cream. Regular use of a pumice stone will also help reduce dry skin.

At The FootCare Shop we stock a range of the best podiatrist recommended creams to get your heels feeling smooth and moisturised.