Cracked heels can occur due to:

• Ageing skin
• Walking bare feet
• Long hours spent standing either at work or at home especially if the floor is hard or while commuting in a bus or a crowded train
• Improper footwear such as open backed sandals, high heeled shoes, and flip flops
• Obesity or even pregnancy, which can increase the pressure on the heels, leading to cracks
• Repeated trauma to the feet" Diabetes, arthritis, psoriasis, and fungal infections such as athlete's foot.
• Improper foot posture and gait
• Poor foot care
• Dry feet
• Excessive exposure to water, soaps and detergents
• Lack of iron, calcium, Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids, and zinc

How can one take care of cracked feet?

• Try home pedicure once a week (as shown in the reel)
• Avoid walking bare foot
• Wear soft, cushioned shoes
• Do not wear sandals with an open back
• Do not wear high-heeled sandals
• Avoid soaking your feet in water frequently
• Avoid peeling the skin over the cracks aggressively
• If obese, reduce weight
• Have supplements of Iron, Zinc, Vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids
• Moisturiser your feet (you can also use coconut oil, olive oil or almond oil instead of moisturiser)

Pls consult dermatologist if it gets painful or starts to bleed for proper treatment.

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