Cracked heels

Cracked heels belong to the Foot care and insoles category and include products intended for dry, rough, thickened and cracked foot skin. Heels are often exposed to pressure, friction, closed footwear, dryness and insufficient hydration, so they need regular and targeted care.

This category includes foot creams, foot balms and urea products that may help the skin feel softer, more hydrated and less rough to the touch. Regular use of suitable products is especially important for people who stand for long periods, wear closed shoes or have very dry skin.

Cracked heels should not be ignored if the cracks are deep, painful, bleeding or accompanied by redness, swelling, stinging or signs of infection. In such cases, advice from a doctor, dermatologist or pharmacist is recommended.

Products for cracked heels in the foot care category

When to use products for cracked heels?

• For dry, rough and thickened foot skin
• When heels crack, feel tight or are unpleasant to the touch
• When more intensive foot hydration is needed
• After bathing, showering or home pedicure
• As part of an everyday foot care routine, especially during summer

Pharmacist’s advice

Products for cracked heels work best when used regularly, most often in the evening, on clean and well-dried foot skin. With thickened skin, careful removal of excess hard skin may be helpful, but without aggressive filing or cutting. Use urea products according to the instructions, especially if the skin is sensitive or cracked. If cracks are deep, painful, bleeding, or redness, swelling, unpleasant odor, skin discoloration or suspected infection appears, consult a doctor or dermatologist. People with diabetes should take special care of their feet and should not treat deep cracks without professional advice. Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• View the full Foot care and insoles category
• Home pedicure – how to prepare your heels before summer

For additional tips on dry foot care, softening thickened skin and preparing heels for summer, read the guide Home pedicure – how to prepare your heels before summer.