The fissures (gaps) in heel region causing extreme discomfort and even pain are referred as cracked heels. The drying of skin leads to thickening of skin, formation of calluses requiring proper care. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b5e0d8_4ea5b10ec3c04e4baf15d2f6787ee493~mv2.png

Prevention of cracking of heels 1. Soak and exfoliate your feet 2. Keep your feet in lukewarm, soapy water for up to 20 minutes. 3. Use a loofah, foot scrubber, or pumice stone to remove any hard, thick skin. 4. Gently pat your feet dry & apply Cokum Foot cream to the affected area.

Managing Cracked Heels Listerine is often used to remove dead skin. Anti-microbial creams are also used to inhibit microbial growth at cracked sites. Moisturizing treatments in the form of creams, lotions, and ointments prevent drying up of skin. Emollients penetrate the skin and reduce water loss. Once the emollient or humectant is absorbed, people can apply a thick layer of an occlusive moisturizer over the top just before bed to seal the moisture in. Use of cotton breathable socks in bed. Salicylic acid (or similar keratolytics) is often used for thinning of cracks. Rub with pumice stone to remove dead skin. Use of cushioning orthotics will prevent aggravation of the cracks. Avoid harsh soaps or scented skin products as well as wear closed-heeled shoes. Disclaimer: All these are recommendations, please consult your doctor/ podiatrist for selecting right medicated creams.

Causes Extreme dryness, Athlete's foot, psoriasis, eczema, thyroid disease, diabetes and obesity (fat induced pressure) leads to opening of skin as cracks or heel fissures.

Heel Cup (https://www.medigel.in/product-page/heel-cup)with its natural cover at the edge provides extreme cushioning while Heel Care Socks p(https://www.medigel.in/product-page/heel-care-socks)rovides cushioning and extra protection as strapped over the ankle of the foot. Cokum Foot Cream is recommended to act as barrier and moisturizer cream to prevent drying up of skin.