About Feet

Foot Conditions
   Athletes Foot
   Blisters
   Brittle Nails
   Bunions
   Calluses
   Circulatory
   Corns
   Cracked Heels
     What Causes Cracked Heels?
     How To Prevent Cracked Heels
     Do I Have Cracked Heels?
     How To Treat Cracked Heels
   Discoloured Toenails
   DVT
   Foot Arch Problems
   Foot Odour
   Fungal Nail
   Hammer Toe
   Ingrown Toenails
   Pain in the balls of your feet
   Thick Hard Skin
   Tired, Aching Legs and Feet
   Verrucas

How to prevent cracked heels?

To prevent cracked heels the skin should be kept soft and supple allowing it be flexible when it is put under stress. This can be achieved by using specially formulated foot moisturisers and following a regular foot care regime.

If the heels are prone to cracking it may also be beneficial to choose footwear that support the heel to reduce the pressure on it.