Dry, cracked heels are a common foot concern, particularly when the skin becomes thick, rough and uncomfortable. For some people, cracked heels can make walking or wearing open footwear uncomfortable and may become an ongoing problem.
If your heels are repeatedly dry, cracked or painful, it could be time to give them some professional attention.
Why Do Heels Become Cracked?
The skin around the heels can become dry and thickened due to everyday pressure and friction. Spending a lot of time standing or walking can contribute, while a lack of regular foot care may allow dry or hard skin to build up.
As the skin becomes thicker and less flexible, cracks can develop around the heel. These can sometimes become uncomfortable, particularly when walking.
When Should You Seek Professional Foot Care?
You do not have to wait until cracked heels become particularly uncomfortable before seeking help.
Consider booking a professional foot-care appointment if your heels are:
- Very dry or rough
- Developing areas of thick hard skin
- Cracking repeatedly
- Painful or uncomfortable when walking
- Difficult to manage yourself
- Affecting your choice of footwear
A professional chiropodist can assess your feet and provide appropriate treatment and advice based on your individual needs.
Don’t Ignore Recurring Cracked Heels
If you regularly experience cracked heels, simply applying products at home may not always be enough to keep the problem under control.
Professional foot care can help remove appropriate areas of hard skin and support a regular foot-care routine. Your chiropodist can also advise you on caring for your feet between appointments.
If cracks are particularly deep, bleeding, showing signs of infection or accompanied by significant pain or swelling, seek appropriate medical advice.
Professional Chiropody in Widnes
At Widnes Chiropody by Arco Healthcare Clinic, we provide professional Chiropody Widnes services for a range of common foot-care concerns, including hard skin, calluses, corns and troublesome toenails.
If your heels are cracked, painful or repeatedly becoming uncomfortable, do not simply put up with the problem. Give your feet some professional attention and make regular foot care part of your routine.
For further information contact our experienced reception team or alternatively click here to book your appointment. To use your healthcare policy and claim back treatment cost check the podiatrist register with the following link.