As temperatures rise and sandals make their seasonal debut, our feet step into the spotlight. But summer presents challenges that make foot care especially important. Heat, sun exposure and the ...

Cracked heels refers to a condition produced by the occurrence of fissures in abnormally hard, dry skin over the heels of the feet. If left untreated, they may cause complications and discomfort. In ...

Cracked heels can be avoided if timely care and attention are paid to them. Sometimes the skin around the heel is very dry and thick and some circumstances cause cracks in the heels. Use a bucketful ...

A 43-year-old woman presented with dryness and scaling of the lateral and posterior aspects of both heels, which was diagnosed as hyperkeratotic xerosis (Figure 1). Pertinent medical history included ...

Having dry skin is bad enough, but when cracked heels come into the picture? Let's just say walking around all day long isn't fun, especially with those painful fissures. While dry skin is the primary ...

Because there are no oil glands on the soles of the feet, the skin becomes drier. The skin cracks as a result of the dryness. It takes about 7-14 days to observe the first signs of recovery with ...

Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a common problem during the winter season. They can be painful, unsightly, and difficult to treat. If left untreated, they can even become infected. It ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) As temperatures rise and sandals make their seasonal debut, our feet step into the spotlight. But summer presents challenges that make foot care especially important. Heat, ...