Cracks in the skin about the heel is usually both unpleasant and painful. This issue is caused by the thick or dry skin, on and around the edges of the heels. The skin on your feet is frequently more dry and dehydrated in comparison to the skin in other places on the rest of the body probably because there are no sebaceous glands in the thicker epidermis on the bottom of the foot. Due to this, your skin around the heels may possibly lose suppleness and elasticity due to that insufficient moisture. Due to the stresses of being on the feet, that dried-out skin can start to crack and it can result in ugly, painful cracked heels which may sometimes bleed. There are many things which increase the risk for this such as higher loads, increased weight, unsuitable footwear (particularly footwear which are open at the back), inherited genes, unhygienic problems and poor self-care, and dietary inadequacies.
To prevent cracked heels, always attempt to wear properly fitted enclosed footwear which allow the feet to breathe and steer clear of shoes that are open at the back. It is important to remain well hydrated by consuming at least two litres of water per day because that will help. Exfoliate your skin regularly and moisturise every day with a decent cream. If it is more severe, this probably should be done twice daily in the beginning. There are a few suggestions that omega-3 and zinc supplements can help you (but they really do need to be used with the other treatment options and not on there own). It would also help to stay away from excessive exposure of the foot to water or moist conditions. It is necessary that you rinse your feet with tepid to warm water instead of hot water. If these types of methods tend not to help, then see a expert podiatrist. They will remove the thicker callused skin and provide further suggestions about how you can self treat.
