A typical foot issue is a cracked heel. Most of the time, the issue is only an annoyance and an unsightly sight, but when the cracks or fissures are deep, it can hurt to stand, walk, or put any pressure on the heel.
Anyone can get a cracked heel which is mainly due to predisposition may be due to
- Dry skin
- Atopic dermatitis
- Juvenile plantar dermatosis
- Psoriasis, especially palmoplantar psoriasis
- Palmoplantar keratoderma
- Systemic conditions, including diabetes and hypothyroidism.
These recommendations are from the dermatologist at Skinesis Clinique, Vasant Vihar, Delhi will help you take care of dry, cracked heels.
Keep showers and baths to five to ten minutes
An extended bath can exacerbate dry, cracked heels by drying out the skin. Use a cloth to gently blot your skin dry.
Make use of a mild cleanser without any fragrance
Your feet will maintain their natural oils if you do this.
After taking a bath, moisturize within five minutes
Use a moisturising cream with 10–25% urea, alpha hydroxy acid, or salicylic acid to your heels as soon as you get out of the shower while your skin is still wet and whenever your heels start to feel dry.
Apply a simple petroleum jelly before going to bed
To prevent grease from getting on your mattress at night, think about wearing cotton socks, Keep your heels safe.
Consume More Omega-3 Foods
Omega-3 is known to be good for the brain, but did you know that it also helps to increase the flexibility of your skin? This implies that your skin is less likely to dry out and crack and is more likely to be smooth and silky. Dark green leafy vegetables, walnuts, chia seeds, eggs, flaxseed, and oily fish (such as sardines, tuna, salmon, and mackerel) are all great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
Be sure to stay hydrated
Remember to drink plenty of water. Because water keeps your skin hydrated, you are less likely to experience dry or cracked skin.
We recommend to consult your skin doctor, if skin problems are persist and take a proper advice from the experts before reaching out to any products available at pharmacies or at social media platforms.
