What Causes Cracking Skin?

Cracked and dry feet are common foot problems that can be caused by a variety of factors, including environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, and underlying health issues. If left untreated, these issues can lead to discomfort, pain, and even infection. Fortunately, there are several simple steps you can take to care for your cracked and dry feet.

3 Steps to Smooth Feet

Here are 3 simple steps to heal cracked heels:

Step 1: Prevent hard skin build-up on your feet by using a pumice stone or chiropody stone to physically remove callous build-up. Alternatively, visit a podiatrist who can remove the skin with a scalpel. Removing hard skin is crucial as it can cause the skin to become brittle and continue to crack and fissure, leading to pain and infections.

Step 2: Moisturize and soften the skin regularly. While any moisturizer will do, using premium products like the ones we stock at Kallangur Podiatry can provide a stronger effect. It is essential to make this a regular habit and avoid putting on socks immediately after moisturizing, as this can wipe off the moisturizer.

Step 3: Wear comfortable and soft footwear, such as shoes or even thongs like the Archie Thongs. These can help reduce the ground reaction forces on your feet and manage hard callous skin build-up.

Following these steps can help prevent and heal cracked heels. However, if your condition persists or worsens, it's important to seek advice from a podiatrist. At Kallangur Podiatry, we offer personalized care and treatment options for all your podiatric needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start your journey towards healthy feet.

Prevention and good habit is the key to keeping happy feet. So prepare your feet for summer and thongs but following these three steps to happy feet.

If you do struggle with self-management, let our friendly podiatrist give you a boost.

Happy Feet start here at Kallangur Podiatry!