Cracked Heel
Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, occur when the skin on the heels becomes dry, thickened, and splits. This can cause pain and increase the risk of infection. Patients often experience this condition due to dehydration, standing long hours, or wearing open-back shoes.
General Treatment Options
Mild cracks can be treated with moisturizing creams, foot soaks, and pumice stones. Severe cracks may need medical debridement and medicated ointments.
Our Approach at Sole Vista Podiatry
At Sole Vista Podiatry, we provide professional care for cracked heels by safely removing hard skin, applying healing treatments, and recommending medical-grade moisturizers. For diabetic or high-risk patients, we provide specialized wound care to prevent complications.
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What causes cracked heels?
Dry skin, standing long hours, open-back shoes, obesity, or skin conditions.
Are cracked heels painful?
Yes — deep fissures can bleed, become infected, or make walking difficult.
Can moisturizer fix cracked heels?
Moisturizers help early cases, but severe cracks require podiatric treatment.
Can I use a foot file?
Yes, gently — but avoid over-filing, which worsens cracks.
How do podiatrists treat cracked heels?
With debridement, medicated creams, and pressure-relieving orthotics.