subject: How To Get Rid Of Cracked Heels [print this page] I hate cracked heels, they snag on your sheets and socks, look gross and can be downright painful! Cracked heels usually occur when your skin on you feet become dry and calloused and begin to split. The cracked dry skin may be from not wearing any shoes, not moisturizing your feet, or can even be a result of a foot fungus called athletes feet. There are several ways to try to treat and heal cracked heels so that you can be more comfortable.
You may go to a nail salon to have your cracked heels professionally worked on by a licensed manicurist. They are trained to remove the dead and dry skin on your feet by using special callous eliminating products and tools to exfoliate the hardened cracked heel. But you need to be wary of the place you are seeking cracked heel relief from because if the nail spa does not clean their equipment properly, you may contract a foot fungus! You can ask at the front desk how they clean their spa and how often. All implements and the soaking tub or pedicure chair MUST be sanitized after each customer to ensure cleanliness and comply with state regulations. Once you are receiving this rough, dry skin eliminating procedure at a spa, this is a rather relaxing way to deal and heal your cracked heals.
One can also treat cracked heels by adding some extra foot babying maneuvers to your regular routine at home. First, you can get yourself some foot pampering gear such as a foot soak, foot file and some ultra moisturizing lotion. There are even many heavy-duty moisturizing creams especially made for cracked heels. You may find all of these products in the beauty section at your local Walmart or Target, or even better, your local beauty supply. It is best to first soak your dry, cracked heels in a salt soak, then once softened, use your foot file to remove the dead and thick callouses on you feet. You may want to purchase a callous dissolving cream and follow the directions on the bottle and apply it to your heels to get the best at home treatment results. After you soak and remove the dead, dry skin, you will notice that your feet will feel less rough and the cracks will be less prominent. It is absolutely important to put a heavy moisturizer on your feet, concentrating on the heels, to prevent future cracked heels.
As mentioned earlier, athletes feet can also cause serious cracked heels too. Some of the symptoms of athletes feet are itchy, dry, cracked, red, and peeling skin on the feet.. You should visit your Dr. if you think you might have athletes foot fungus, because it is hard to get rid of for good. There are many over the counter anti-fungal ointments you can try too.
Unless you have athletes feet, above all using a moisturizer is the key factor in preventing cracked heels. You may try one, or all of these methods to get rid of your cracked heels. Keeping a maintenance regimen will keep your feet crack free.
