Cracked Foot
Cracked Heels are very common. They can be painful, unattractive, and very upsetting especially to those of us who love sandals. Usually, cracked skin on our heels and feet is caused by excessively dry skin. For many it's worse in the winter months or for those who live in dry climates. But going barefoot and wearing shoes with open backs can exaserbate the problem, meaning that even in the summer our feet are in rough shape.
Symptoms of cracked heels :
If the cracks are bad enough there will be pain on weight bearing, that is not there when weight is off the heel. The edges or rim around the heel will generally have a thicker area of skin (callus). Wearing open or thin soled shoes usually make the symptoms worse.
Causes of Cracked Heels :
* Dry skin.
* Prolonged standing.
* Obesity.
* Wearing shoes with an open back.
* Heel Spurs.
* Flat feet.
* Improperly fitting shoes.
* Athlete's foot.
* Thyroid disease.
* Diabetes.
