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Heel Treatment Cream: essential in treating and preventing
cracked heels
Cracked heels, also called heel fissures, are a common foot
problem for men and women. Dry skin is usually the cause of
cracked heels. For most people, cracked heels are just a cosmetic
worry, but for some, if cracking is deep, the condition can be quite
painful. In some cases, deep cracks can lead to infection. Learn
more about this condition and its treatment options, including heel
treatment creams.
Self-help with heel treatment creams
Symptoms of cracked heels
include signs of dehydration, such as splitting and cracks, discoloration
of the skin and areas of dead skin around heel edges. Soaking cracked
heels in warm water may provide some relief, but it will not rehydrate
the skin. You need a good heel treatment skin
care cream for that. Quality heel treatment creams, when applied
twice daily, are designed to rehydrate, smooth and repair cracked
heels. You can prevent heel cracks by applying a heel treatment
cream every day.
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Professional help for heal cracking
For severe heel cracking, visit your doctor. He or she may recommend
one or more treatments, including:
- Debriding thick skin, which will help skin heel
- Strapping, which holds skin cracks together while the skin heals
- Advice about proper footwear
- Insoles to help prevent heel calluses, when appropriate
- Heel cups, when appropriate
- Prescription heel treatment creams
Purchasing heel treatment creams
You can purchase heel treatment creams over the counter and online.
If you are unsure about the type of treatment cream to use, talk
to your physician. Your physician can recommend or prescribe a heel
treatment cream for you.
Heel treatment creams right here at your fingertips: For a variety
of heel treatment creams, see our product menu at right.
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