Heel Care

In many people, it is normal to have cracked heels which are caused by very dry skin. If not treated with proper heel care then walking can be very painful for the person who has it. It can also be embarrassing and frustrating for people who love wearing sandals. It becomes worse during the winter time. Once it gets past a certain point, treating it with moisturizers will not work because it will not properly penetrate the thick, dead skin in the heels. If cracked heels are caused by an illness such as diabetes then heel care must be asked from the doctor. This is also applicable when the heels are already bleeding.

There are products that can be bought over-the-counter to be used as a form of heel care. These products must only be used when experiencing minor cracked heels.

1. Dr. Scholl’s Callus Reducer: This product is not to be used by people who have diabetes. It is not used by a diabetic person because it can cause a cut to the feet and any cuts made do not heal very fast. Some wounds just does not heal for some patients.

Instead of having a rough surface, it has metal bumps. One side has smaller bumps and on the other ends are larger metal bumps. Before using it, make sure that the feet have been soaked in water. This will make it easier to remove the thick skin. Just follow the instruction properly indicated on the package. The cracks might still be visible but it will surely get rid of the rough skin.

2. Flexitol Heel Balm: This is usually used by adults and can be used safely by a person that has diabetes. After using the Dr. Scholl’s Callus Reducer, apply this balm on the feet. This stuff is very greasy so you might want to use a glove or anything you can use to apply the balm. After applying it, use socks so as not to rub off the balm. And the heat will also soften the skin.

Here is a simple remedy that can be done at home. The things needed can be found at home or bought at the local department store. This remedy is recommended to be done at night before going to sleep.

1. In a tub of water, dissolve 2 teaspoons of table salt. Then put your feet into the solution for ten minutes.
2. Then use a scrubber to scrub of the dead skin.
3. After getting rid of the dead skin, massage the feet with any oil for several minutes. This will soften the area that has been scrubbed.

Also after taking a bath, make sure to apply oil, lotion or feet moisturizer while the feet are moist. During the winter, make sure to wear socks even inside the house. Petroleum jelly or baby oil is an inexpensive product you can use for heel care. Just keep on doing this routine everyday and in no time you will be able to get rid of those cracked, dry heels.