Tune Health

Cracked heels are a normal occurrence that can happen to any individual regardless of age or sex. The term refers to lesions on the skin at the heel which can either be superficial (that is, on top of the skin) or intrusive (cutting into the fleshy area).

Superficial skin cracks usually do not cause any problem in the short term but they can lead to more serious conditions if left untreated. Deeper cracks, however, can be both physically and psychologically painful. In some serious cases, the individual may not even be able to walk.

This is especially of concern to the older generation and those suffering from diabetes. Some 40% of the populations suffer from some form of dry or cracked heels. However, women in their 30s and above are more prone to the problem because they tend to abuse their feet without realizing it, including wearing ill fitting shoes and high heels.

Many remedies have been concocted to treat cracked heels such as olive oil, common body cream and lotion, antiseptic cream, urea and glycerine. These might work to a certain extent but their failure rate is extremely high.