Cracked heels?

Question

My heels are very cracked, and dry, and quite frankly, disgusting. I can put lotion on them at night and they're fine, but then the next day they go back to being cracked again. I wear sandals a lot, which, I'm sure, contribute to them being dry and cracked. But I prefer to wear sandals rather than close-toed shoes simply because I find them more comfortable.

Does anyone have any recommendations for lotions, medicines (over the counter and/or prescription) that will reduce and/or eliminate this problem?

Answer 1

Yes! I have always had this problem, because I like to walk around barefoot. There is a foot grease called heel-to-toe that you can buy at most beauty supply stores. It is like a balm in texture and feel. Carry that in your purse and rub it on your heel several times a day. At night, coat your heel with vaseline and sleep in socks or purchase some heel cups. This is what I had to do, because I hate the feel of socks in the bed. There is also a really good foot cream called pac-a-derm that has worked wonders for me. You can buy it online at www.footexpress.com. You can also buy the heel cups there. They sell several good solutions. If none of this works, you may have to see a podiatrist to get a prescription strength medication. Hope this helped and good luck with it, I know what a pain it is!!

Answer 2

I used to have the same problem. Eulactol cream or Pawpaw ointment is the go, both are great if you put them on before bed and wear a pair of socks for the night. Also, using a pumice stone every day in the shower boosts the circulation in your feet and gets all the dry skin cells off, leaving smooth heels.

If using both methods together (exfoliating with pumice every day and putting on ointment/cream at night) you should see a real difference within a few days.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I read that cracked heels are usually a symptom of a deficiency in omega 3 fatty acids. You should try 3,000 mgs of Carlson's fish oil a day. I choose Carlson's because they do testing from an independent lab to make sure their fish are not contaminated with mercury and other toxins. I think it will take a few months before you see a really big difference but it's worth it. And if your body needs it anyways you couldn't be doing any harm.

Answer 4

Kera Sal foot ointment = the best
Apply it every evening - wear socks to bed so it soaks in as often as possible.

Use a foot paddle to remove dry skin in the shower.

Apply a light lotion each morning & allow it to sink in before putting on your sandals.

Answer 5

ok i have the same problem except i was told to wear sandals to circulate more air...but what the doctor told me is buy dermoplast spray antibacterial pain relieving spray and put hydrocotizone lotion on my feet at least twice daily, and if you do ever wear socks put your lotion on before you put the socks on. I was also told to use certain socks but those are like sport socks and they are like $15 a pair so i dont but my feet are getting much better...

Answer 6

I use a pumice stone in the shower to rub off dry skin. Then I put Gold Bond foot lotion on, and every couple weeks I go to the nail salon and they exfoliate my feet along with my pedicure. works for me :)

Answer 7

Cracked Heel Relief from Avon. Wonderful stuff.

Answer 8

Curel Mosturizing lotion works wonders!

Answer 9

Tea tree oil works well on this problem for me. I had a nice lotion of Tea tree and Peppermint that made my feet nice and soft.

Good luck.

Answer 10

I have very dry skin. My dermatologist recommends Eucerin or Cetaphil. These are both over counter drugs. Both are high, with Eucerin costing $17.00.