Cracked heels
Cracked heels are common and may be very painful.
They arise because the stratum corneum is thickened and dry.
Predisposition may be due to:
Dry skin
Atopic dermatitis
Juvenile plantar dermatosis
Psoriasis, especially palmoplantar psoriasis
Palmoplantar keratoderma
Systemic conditions, including diabetes and hypothyroidism.
The best form of treatment for cracked heel is to prevent cracks from occurring in the first place.
This can be achieved by simply rubbing the heels with a moisturising cream on a regular basis to keep the skin supple and hydrated.
Special heel balms are available that contain descaling (keratolytic) or water-retaining (humectant) agents, such as:
Urea
Salicylic acid
Alpha-hydroxy acids
Saccharide isomerate.
Cracked heels are common and may be very painful.
They arise because the stratum corneum is thickened and dry.
Predisposition may be due to:
Dry skin
Atopic dermatitis
Juvenile plantar dermatosis
Psoriasis, especially palmoplantar psoriasis
Palmoplantar keratoderma
Systemic conditions, including diabetes and hypothyroidism.
The best form of treatment for cracked heel is to prevent cracks from occurring in the first place.
This can be achieved by simply rubbing the heels with a moisturising cream on a regular basis to keep the skin supple and hydrated.
Special heel balms are available that contain descaling (keratolytic) or water-retaining (humectant) agents, such as:
Urea
Salicylic acid
Alpha-hydroxy acids
Saccharide isomerate.
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