▪Cracked heels are a common complaint. It affect an individuals who have dry skin more than others. It becomes increasingly more common as we age.

➡The most important part of treating a cracked heel is to moisturise it well.

‍⚕Remember that cracked heel could be a part of skin disorder like eczema or psoriasis. Please consult your dermatologist if you have long standing cracked heels not improving with moisturisers.

▪Here is a simple routine you can follow:
☀Morning : use a thick moisturiser
Evening: cream with urea.
Twice a week: on soaked clean feet, apply urea and glycolic or lactic acid based cream
Can wear a thin cotton soaks for 2 hours after this.

❌Avoid scrubbing
❌Avoid foot spoon
❌Avoid pumice stone
❌Avoid harsh pedicures
❌Avoid woollen or wool mixed socks

❄If you live in a cold climate, wear a layer of cotton socks over which woollen socks can be worn.

Please visit your deematologist if you have cracks, fissures or painful heels. These require prescription basws creams.

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