Foot Crack Treatment/ Cracked Heels

OVERVIEW Foot Crack

Cracked heels are a common foot problem. Foot crack can occur in both adults & children and seems to affect women more often than men. It's not at all a serious problem. In rare cases, cracks in the heels become very deep and cause pain.

CAUSES

• Vitamin deficiency
• Fungal infection
• Hypothyroidism
• Standing for long hours
• Walking around barefoot, or with open back sandals
• Taking long hot showers
• Using Harsh soaps that can strip your skin of natural oils
• Dry skin due to climate
• Diabetic foot ulcer