{"id":302,"date":"2021-11-17T04:21:40","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T04:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/djacobson"},"modified":"2021-11-17T04:21:40","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T04:21:40","slug":"seek-treatment-for-dry-cracked-heels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainlinefootandankle.com\/seek-treatment-for-dry-cracked-heels\/","title":{"rendered":"Seek Treatment for Dry, Cracked Heels"},"content":{"rendered":"
Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that bleeding or pain when walking occurs, it may be time to seek professional care from your podiatrist at Main Line Foot & Ankle Center. \u00a0Left untreated, heel fissures can become so deep and painful that it leads to an infection.<\/p>\n
Cracked heels are most commonly caused by splitting of the skin as a result of severe dryness or thickening of a callus on your heel. Severe cases of dry, cracked heels can occur for numerous reasons, including:<\/p>\n
Here are a few tips for keeping heels from cracking:<\/strong><\/p>\n When to Visit Main Line Foot & Ankle Center<\/strong><\/p>\n What may begin as an annoyance or simple cosmetic issue, cracked heels can lead to pain and serious infection if not managed properly. Most cases of dry, cracked heels will get better with a little foot pampering or over-the-counter foot cream.<\/p>\n When heels are severely cracked or painful and conservative treatments aren\u2019t effective, visit Main Line Foot & Ankle Center. People with diabetes are at an especially high risk for health problems and should not wait to have dry feet cared for. Severely cracked heels need moisture to avoid pain, bleeding and infection. A podiatrist can work with you to relieve your cracked heels with conservative treatment options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dry, cracked heels are not only unsightly, but they can also be a source of pain and embarrassment. When the fissures in your heel become so dry and cracked that bleeding or pain when walking occurs, it may be time to seek professional care from your podiatrist at Main Line Foot & Ankle Center. \u00a0Left … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":304,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"generate_page_header":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n