{"id":6467,"date":"2021-06-23T15:31:30","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T15:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&#038;p=6467"},"modified":"2026-06-12T00:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T23:43:55","slug":"what-to-do-about-cracked-heels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/blog\/what-to-do-about-cracked-heels\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandal Season is Coming Back, but What to Do about Cracked Heels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-row\" style=\"max-width:100%;\">\n<section id=\"content\" class=\" portfolio-full\" style=\"float: left;\">\n<div class=\"single-navigation clearfix\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/portfolio-items\/how-to-recognise-autism\/\" rel=\"prev\">Previous<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/portfolio-items\/tips-for-foot-care-in-the-elderly\/\" rel=\"next\">Next<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<article 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data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/05\/podiatrist-chiropodist-cracked-heels.webp\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"project-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Sandal Season is Coming Back, but What to Do about Cracked Heels?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/author\/med_adm\/\" title=\"Posts by Medelit\" rel=\"author\">Medelit<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-11-05T01:28:23+01:00<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"project-description post-content\" style=\" width:100%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" >\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\">\n<h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ca1517; font-size: 48px;\">Sandal Season is Coming Back, but What to do about Cracked Heels?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cracked heels (or foot xerosis), are a common foot problem that affects many people. The cracks that form in the heels are annoying and unsightly cuts essentially due to the continuous repetition of local micro-traumas. However, there are many factors that favor the onset of the problem.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In all cases, it is not advisable to neglect the problem because the cracks can tear, bleed and, in some cases become infected and cause pain, even leading to difficulties in walking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here are some simple steps you can take to prevent and treat cracked heels, and to ensure the best care for your feet so as to be prepared for the sandal season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" >\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">Why do you get Cracked Heels?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cracked heels normally occur because of dry skin. The medical term to describe this skin disorder is cutaneous xerosis and it is characterized by whitish flaking, thin, rough skin. The skin areas most affected are those most subjected to pressure and friction, such as the soles of your feet and your heels. If no action is taken, over time, cuts and cracks in the skin may appear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/cracked-heels-_a-href_https___www.freepik.com_photos_background__Background-photo-created-by-schantalao-www.freepik.com__a_.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6534 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/cracked-heels-_a-href_https___www.freepik.com_photos_background__Background-photo-created-by-schantalao-www.freepik.com__a_.webp\" alt=\"foot xerosis chiropodist podiatrist\" width=\"627\" height=\"401\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">Causes of Cracked Heels<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cracked heels are usually caused by a combination of factors. For example even the salt crystals contained in sea water can favor skin dehydration, by amplifying the effect of the sun&#8217;s rays as if they were tiny mirrors. Even though the main triggers are continuous rubbing and friction due to unsuitable footwear, and dryness of the skin, but there are also many other possible causes and contributing factors including:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Frequently walking barefoot or with clogs or flip-flops<\/strong> &#8211; These habits help dry out the skin of the feet and promote more irritation, favoring not only cracking, but also<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/services\/mobile-podiatry\/podiatry-home-visit\/\"> calluses and infections<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>2. Skin disorders<\/strong> &#8211; Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinhealthinfo.org.uk\/\">skin diseases<\/a> are among the most frequent causes of cracked heels; the classic example is psoriasis, an inflammatory skin disease, generally chronic and relapsing, which affects <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/psoriasis\/#:~:text=Psoriasis%20affects%20around%202%25%20of,greatly%20from%20person%20to%20person.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">about 1-2%<\/a> of the world population; it manifests as red erythematous patches covered with dry and whitish scales that can cause itching and burning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>3. Diabetes<\/strong> &#8211; Diabetes is a metabolic disease that favours not only the onset of cracks, but also that of annoying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/home-visiting-team\/nurse\/pressure-ulcers-and-bedsores-care\/\">sores<\/a> and fissures in the feet. These problems are essentially linked to the fact that diabetes causes alterations in skin sensitivity (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/services\/acupuncture-home-visit\/\">neuropathy<\/a>) and circulatory problems in the lower extremities (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/services\/physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation\/\">arteriopathies<\/a>), exposing the person what can sometimes become very dangerous foot injuries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>4. Calluses<\/strong> &#8211; The presence of these skin thickenings under the feet can cause a loss in the elasticity of the heel skin, which may become less resistant and therefore at a higher risk of developing lesions such as cracks and cuts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>5. Anomalies of the foot<\/strong> &#8211; These anomalies (for example an alterated alignment of the metatarsal bones, flat feet or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/portfolio-items\/bunions-symptoms-causes-and-when-to-call-for-help\/\">bunions<\/a>) represent a risk factor for the onset of cracked heels, mostly because they can change the normal support of the foot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>6. Obesity and pregnancy<\/strong> &#8211; These are conditions that predispose to cracked heels because of the considerable increase in the pressure that is exerted on the foot and because of the changes in blood circulation in the feet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>7. Infections affecting the foot<\/strong> &#8211; Infections weaken the skin, thus exposing the heels to cuts and cracks; an example is represented by ringworm, a fungal infection better known as &#8220;athlete&#8217;s foot&#8221; and which mainly affects those who practice sports.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>8. Use of unsuitable footwear and habit of not wearing socks<\/strong> &#8211; These are behaviours that not only increase the risk of dry and cracked heels, but also the onset of corns, calluses and infections affecting the feet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" >\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/cracked-heels-_a-href_https___www.freepik.com_vectors_hand__Hand-vector-created-by-macrovector-www.freepik.com__a_.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-6537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/cracked-heels-_a-href_https___www.freepik.com_vectors_hand__Hand-vector-created-by-macrovector-www.freepik.com__a_.webp\" alt=\"causes for dry cracked heels\" width=\"637\" height=\"505\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">Associated Symptoms and Signs<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The presence of cracked heels is often associated with various signs and symptoms; in addition to the dryness and peeling of the skin, a greyish complexion is often observed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the cracks are not deep, they may not be painful, but in the case of deeper cracks that involve the deeper layers of the skin, there can be pain, discomfort and irritation, especially when placing your feet on the ground.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When open <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/services\/visiting-nursing-service\/\">sores<\/a> appear, cracked heels tend to bleed and you are at a higher risk of developing fungal, viral and bacterial infections.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" >\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">Remedies for Dry and Cracked Heels\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are various remedies that can be put in place to solve, or in any case mitigate, the problem of cracked heels. The first thing to do is to restore the normal skin elasticity of the affected area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To achieve this, you can provide daily hygiene with warm water and use moisturizing and nourishing creams; the most effective moisturizers for cracked heels are those enriched with glycerin, sorbitol, mucilage, and hyaluronic acid. For nourishing purposes, creams with shea butter, almond oil, vaseline oil, and castor oil are often recommended.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Creams containing urea, a substance that is capable of retaining water in the epidermis, can simultaneously help your skin stay hydrated and promote the elimination of dead cells.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Depending on the situation, moisturizing substances such as urea are recommended to be combined with emollient and film-forming oils in order to improve both the appearance and elasticity of the skin.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">When to see a Podiatrist<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If your heels are very cracked and there are<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/home-visiting-team\/nurse\/pressure-ulcers-and-bedsores-care\/\"> bleeding sores<\/a>, you should see a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/services\/mobile-podiatry\/podiatry-home-visit\/\">podiatrist<\/a> so as to receive safe and effective treatment and advice on the most suitable remedies to prevent this from happening again; if there is an infection (for example a fungal or bacterial infection), it is also necessary to intervene with antifungal drugs or antibiotics to be applied locally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-background-position:left top;--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" >\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">Ho to Prevent Cracked Heels<br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Paying attention to hydration and nourishment of the skin is the most useful means of prevention of dry and cracked heels. Other useful tips include:<br \/>\n&#8211; avoid using detergents that are too aggressive on the skin;<br \/>\n&#8211; limit hot showers and baths which can dehydrate the skin;<br \/>\n&#8211; wear comfortable shoes and limit the use of high heels, flip flops and clogs;<br \/>\n&#8211; use soft cotton socks, avoiding those that have stiff seams;<br \/>\n&#8211; avoid walking barefoot too often<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/london-chiropodist-for-dry-cracked-heels.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-6539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/london-chiropodist-for-dry-cracked-heels.webp\" alt=\"london chiropodist for cracked heels\" width=\"954\" height=\"711\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" >\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\">\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ca1517;\">Outlook <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">cracked heels<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Finally, it is essential that you keep your feet clean and well hydrated with the help of gentle detergents and emollient and nourishing creams or oils.<\/p>\n<p>The following can be of great help:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foot Soaking<\/strong> 2-3\/week &#8211; it helps loosen the dead skin and remove dirt, impurities, bacteria and fungus present in the cracks. After the foot soak, when the skin is soft, you should carry out a foot scrub that will help exfoliate and remove loosened dead and flaky skin. The scrub will also encourage the production of new and healthy skin.<br \/>\n<strong>Foot masks, creams or moisturizers<\/strong>: As feet don\u2019t have oil-secreting glands, the skin in tis area always tends to be dry. Apply moisturizer daily after bathing and before going to bed and a foot mask to boost nourishment and hydration once or twice a week. This will help the skin stay hydrated, soft and supple.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Do not hesitate to contact a dermatologist or podiatrist if you feel intense itching or if you notice the presence of wounds and redness. 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After relying on a very erratic NHS district nurse service for a few weeks, she contacted Medelit UK. The nurse they provided was very competent and knowledgeable. She was always on time and very flexible, visiting even on a Sunday and August Bank Holiday! If for whatever reason our timetable changed, everything was quickly rearranged by simply e-mailing Medelit. My wife would therefore like to stress the efficiency and the professionalism of the company and would strongly recommend it to anyone who might need it<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg height=\"16\" width=\"16\" role=\"none\"><use href=\"#grw-google\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"rpi-ltgt rpi-gt grw-next\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"rpi-dots-wrap\">\n<div class=\"rpi-dots\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>(function(p){if(!p)return;let w=p.offsetWidth,m=function(a,b){return Math.min(a,b)===a};p.querySelector('.grw-row').classList.replace('grw-row-m','grw-row-'+(m(w,510)?'xs':m(w,750)?'x':m(w,1100)?'s':m(w,1450)?'m':m(w,1800)?'l':'xl'))})(document.currentScript?.parentElement)<\/script><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"text-3\" class=\"widget widget_text\" style=\"border-style: solid;border-color:transparent;border-width:0px;\">\n<div class=\"textwidget\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/reviews-testimonials\/\">Read our Reviews &amp; 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<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_item\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_item wpcr3_business\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/LocalBusiness\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Medelit UK\" \/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\" \/><meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-customer-reviews\/css\/1x1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_hide\" itemprop=\"address\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PostalAddress\"><meta itemprop=\"streetAddress\"content=\"\" \/><meta itemprop=\"addressLocality\" content=\"London\" \/><meta itemprop=\"addressRegion\" content=\"\" \/><meta itemprop=\"postalCode\" content=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_dotline\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpcr3_id_7254\" class=\"wpcr3_review\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_hide\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<div itemprop=\"name\">samantha<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_hide\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"5\" \/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"1\" \/><meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"5\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_ratingValue\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_rating_style1\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_rating_style1_base \">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_rating_style1_average\" style=\"width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_datePublished\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">Jul 22, 2023<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_author\">&nbsp;by&nbsp;<span class=\"wpcr3_caps\">samantha<\/span>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<span class=\"wpcr3_item_name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/reviews-testimonials\/\">Medelit UK<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_clear\"><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wpcr3_content\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p>Very well organised and friendly service. I have use them various times for my injections during my IVF in London. They &#8230; <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_item\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_item wpcr3_business\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/LocalBusiness\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Medelit UK\" \/><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\" \/><meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-customer-reviews\/css\/1x1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_hide\" itemprop=\"address\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/PostalAddress\"><meta itemprop=\"streetAddress\"content=\"\" \/><meta itemprop=\"addressLocality\" content=\"London\" \/><meta itemprop=\"addressRegion\" content=\"\" \/><meta itemprop=\"postalCode\" content=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_dotline\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wpcr3_id_6687\" class=\"wpcr3_review\" itemprop=\"review\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Review\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_hide\" itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<div itemprop=\"name\">Katherine Curran<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_hide\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\"><meta itemprop=\"bestRating\" content=\"5\" \/><meta itemprop=\"worstRating\" content=\"1\" \/><meta itemprop=\"ratingValue\" content=\"4\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_ratingValue\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_rating_style1\">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_rating_style1_base \">\n<div class=\"wpcr3_rating_style1_average\" style=\"width:80%;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_datePublished\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">Oct 17, 2022<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_review_author\">&nbsp;by&nbsp;<span class=\"wpcr3_caps\">Katherine Curran<\/span>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<span class=\"wpcr3_item_name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/reviews-testimonials\/\">Medelit UK<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpcr3_clear\"><\/div>\n<blockquote class=\"wpcr3_content\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<p>I used Medelit to book physiotherapy for an elderly family member in London. 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