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Treatment
Heel & Cracked Skin
Soothing care for cracked heels, dry skin and persistent heel discomfort.
30–45 minutes
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Overview
What it is
Cracked heels and persistent heel pain can stop you in your tracks. We reduce hard skin, treat fissures and identify whether the cause is dryness, footwear or an underlying biomechanical issue.
Your appointment
What to expect
- 01Debridement of cracks and hard skin
- 02Antiseptic dressing if needed
- 03Moisturiser recommendations and routine
- 04Onward referral for biomechanical assessment if relevant
Suitable for
Who it helps
- Painful cracked heels
- Dry, thickened skin
- Plantar heel pain
Symptoms
Signs to look out for
- Deep cracks (fissures) around the heel margin
- Bleeding, stinging or catching on socks
- Sharp pain in the heel with the first steps in the morning
- Dry, flaky or yellow-tinged skin
Causes
Why it happens
- Open-backed footwear and prolonged standing
- Low humidity, dehydration or reduced skin oil
- Underlying skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis
- Biomechanical overload of the heel pad
Aftercare
Looking after your feet
Apply a urea-based heel balm twice daily, file gently with a foot file once a week and choose closed-back shoes while the skin recovers.
FAQs
Common questions
- Why do my heels keep cracking?
- Usually a combination of dryness and pressure, we treat both to break the cycle.
- Could it be plantar fasciitis?
- If the pain is sharp under the heel first thing in the morning, yes, and we can assess and treat it.
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