PREVENTION IS BEST TREATMENT FOR CRACKED HEELS

While some believe that a vitamin deficiency is to blame for dry, cracked heels, Anne Sharkey, DPM, a podiatrist with the North Austin Foot and Ankle Institute in Austin, dismisses this as rare in the States and other developed nations. She explains that deficiencies in vitamins E, C, and B can indeed contribute to dry skin, but it's more likely not the root cause of your condition.

 

Dr. Anne Sharkey

 

The best treatment for dry, cracked heels really is prevention, Sharkey says. This involves choosing well-fitting shoes that don't excessively rub against the heels and following a dedicated foot care routine that includes soaking, reducing calluses with a pumice stone, and moisturizing. 

 

Source: Marisa Petrarca, Allure [6/30/23]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News