It is important to take care of our feet. There are many pressure points in the foot that some say can affect our whole well being.
Does your loved one have dry and painful cracked heels? There are a number of remedies about at the moment to help soothe dry heels. Treating your loved ones heels could improve their comfort and quality of life.
The Aged Carer website's 'How to treat dry cracked heels' offers a number of tips to assist in preventing and treating dry, cracked heels.
Treating dry cracked heels
Fortunately there's lots you can to prevent dry cracked heels. People who suffer from diabetes, peripheal vascular disease or the frail aged should have their feet checked regularly by a podiatrist.
Foot care tips for dry cracked heels:
- Wash and dry the feet thoroughly every day, paying close attention to between the toes.
- Keep skin soft and supple by using a specialised heel balm. Normal moisturisers generally do not penetrate thick dry skin.
- See a podiatrist for treatment of calluses, corns and deep cracks.
- Wear protective shoes that cover the feet and prevent skin damage.
- Keep an eye out for small ulcers and cuts that could lead to infection.
- See your doctor if the skin on the feet or heels appear red, is hot to touch, swollen or painful.
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