Treatment of foot cracks
Clinic “K+31” offers comprehensive treatment for cracked heels using modern methods and medications. Our specialists will select an individual treatment and care program that will help you restore the skin of your feet and get rid of discomfort.
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About the disease
Cracked heels are an unpleasant and common phenomenon that affects a huge number of people.
This seemingly small problem causes inconvenience, discomfort, and pain when walking.
If left untreated, foot fractures have serious consequences for health and quality of life.
Causes
- Metabolic disorders and endocrine diseases (diabetes mellitus, obesity).
- Avitaminosis – lack of vitamins A, E, B.
- Allergic reactions.
- Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and kidneys.
- Hormonal disorders.
- Deformations of the feet and fingers (flat feet).
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- Skin diseases (eczema, psoriasis, ichthyosis).
- Taking certain medications.
- Sharp restriction of fats in the diet.
- Wearing uncomfortable, breathable shoes or synthetic socks.
- Influence of climate and environment.
- Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules.
- Improperly performed pedicure.
- Exposure to chlorinated water and temperature changes in a bath or sauna.
- Walking barefoot on a hard surface.
Cracked heels rarely occur as an independent disease. Most often they are a symptom indicating disturbances in the functioning of the body, vitamin and mineral balance, the presence of a fungal infection or orthopedic problems.
Why do women's heels crack? The main reason is considered to be wearing high-heeled shoes: cracks form due to strong pressure on the heels.
Diagnostic methods
How to get rid of cracked heels? First you need to accurately determine the reasons for their occurrence. The first diagnostic step is a visual examination by a specialist - a podologist or dermatologist. The doctor pays attention to a number of characteristic signs:
- Skin condition.
- Degree of skin dehydration.
- Presence of inflammation.
Another important stage of the examination is collecting an anamnesis. The doctor identifies the presence of chronic (including skin) diseases and clarifies the features of the patient’s lifestyle.
Laboratory tests are often required. They help clarify the diagnosis and identify possible internal causes of the problem, for example, hormonal imbalances or infections.
In some cases, the doctor prescribes ultrasound diagnostics or computed tomography. These methods allow you to study the condition of the foot tissues in more detail and determine the extent of their damage.
Treatment methods
How to treat cracked heels? Therapeutic tactics largely depend on the causes of the problem, its stage and the individual characteristics of the body. In most cases, the doctor resorts to conservative methods. These include:
- Applying medical creams and ointments that contain moisturizing and healing components.
- Physiotherapeutic procedures.
- Massage.
- Use of orthopedic devices.
How to treat cracked heels in women? Important elements of treatment include proper foot care, which includes maintaining hygiene and wearing special shoes.
The clinic uses professional foot care procedures:
- Pedicure.
- Hardware foot treatment.
- Paraffin therapy.
- Iontophoresis.
These methods help speed up the process of healing cracks and restoring the skin.
How to treat cracked heels? If conservative methods do not lead to improvement in the condition of the skin of the feet, surgical intervention is required, but such cases are extremely rare.
Treatment of cracked feet should be aimed not only at eliminating symptoms, but also at preventing their reappearance. Selecting the right foot care and regularly visiting a podiatrist will help with this.
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