What causes cracked heels
- Dry skin, especially in winter
- Thick callus around the rim of the heel
- Open-backed shoes and sandals that let the heel pad spread
- Long hours standing
- Diabetes, thyroid conditions, eczema, and psoriasis
- Athlete's foot on the soles
When to be seen
- Cracks that are deep, painful, or bleeding
- Thick callus that keeps splitting
- Redness, warmth, or drainage around a crack
- Any heel crack if you have diabetes or neuropathy
If you have diabetes or neuropathy, deep or bleeding heel cracks should be seen promptly, because they can become wounds.
Which visit to book
Book the Nail & Skin visit ($149).