Having dry, cracked heels can be incredibly uncomfortable. In addition to making you reluctant to show off your feet in sandals and open-backed shoes, they can also be painful. While cracked heels are ...

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The skin on the heels is thick and dry, and with excessive activity, it tends to bleed and crack. Cracked heels Cracked heels are a common foot condition, which can cause discomfort or even pain. They ...

While it’s not the sexiest topic, for runners, dry, cracked heels can be more than a nuisance—they can dampen your weekly mileage. Small fissures in the skin can deepen and become painful cracks, ...

Our feet are remarkably high maintenance in the best of times: We have to worry about bunions and blisters, corns and calluses. Heels start to hurt; tendons tear. But during the pandemic, experts have ...

The problem of cracked heels is quite common. Whether it's winter or summer, many people experience this problem. Initially, ...

Even though I spend a lot of time on my feet—walking from my couch to my fridge; pacing around my apartment while reliving moments from failed relationships in minute detail; etc.—I don't really do ...

Your skin may crack if it’s dry and irritated or due to skin conditions like psoriasis or athlete’s foot. Treatment may depend on the cause but can include topical products and moisturizer. Cracked ...

Cracked skin describes fissures, or cuts, that typically appear on dry or irritated skin. Treatment will depend on the cause, but it typically involves moisturizing the skin. For many people, cracked ...