I have severely cracked heels, the one split really bad
what is the best treatment, ive heard vasaline at night cover with socks, what may be the best, sometimes it hurts so bad i cant hardly walk on it
2007-03-14 21:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Cracked heels are a product of the wrong shoes or going barefoot. As you get older the fat in the heal becomes less and if you are not wearing shoes that help support the heel, the heel spreads out and thus you can have cracking. You may have an infection going on if it is really sore. Clean the cracks well with hydrogen peroxide to clean any debri that may have gotten in there (ie; socks, dirt) then soak in warm water. Pat dry and clip away any harden skin. Apply a antibiotic cream and bandage. Then go an get a pair of shoes that support the heel.
If you are wondering why I know about this, it is because my husband had this problem and it is what I found out by researching on the internet. He got better shoes and his feet are not cracking any longer.
For more info:
http://www.epodiatry.com/cracked_heels.htm
2007-03-14 21:28:19 · answer #1 · answered by Twisted Maggie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
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2007-03-15 18:11:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is for sure the best. this sounds really gross but get butter and put it on your heels, really thick, then put some socks on and sleep like that. do that for seven nights in a row. try not to let your feet dry out like wearing sandals and things like that. wear a clean new pair of socks every single day. good luck
2007-03-14 21:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by princess1226 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi i currently have this problem....my feet got very dry once i had my son n recently I've been getting long deep painful cracks on my heels. i saw my doctor n he prescribed : mometasone furoate topical solution...I've been using it a few days n it seems to be doing the job :) best of luck if u find something different let me know as id rather use a natural way than meds.
2007-03-17 17:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try to soak with lemon and warm water, apply special heels treatment lotion and cover with socks at night.
2007-03-14 21:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by buttercup 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exfoliating the skin on your feet and heels will help remove dead skin, thus preventing cracking and dryness. Rice flour can be used a part of a homemade exfoliating scrub.
2016-01-22 20:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best you can do before is too late is
see a Dermatologist (skin doctor) because it sounds like you have some kind of skin disease so,please forget about our grand-
Moms's prescriptions and get to the doctor
ASP before you get infection ...Okay !
I hope U Feel better & good luck
2007-03-14 21:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by massimo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋