Sure, you know how important it is to keep your skin moisturized. But if you're like us, it can be easy to forget that your feet need a little TLC, too. Painful cracked heels are more than just ...

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Dry skin can affect every part of your body, down to uncomfortable cracks and deep, painful cuts or fissures in your feet. Though they can worsen in the wintertime due to lower humidity levels, ...

This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board, on May 4, 2019. One of the most satisfying parts about the ...

While it’s not the sexiest topic, for runners, dry, cracked heels can be more than a nuisance—they can dampen your weekly mileage. Small fissures in the skin can deepen and become painful cracks, ...

Cracked heels aren't usually dangerous, but sometimes they can get infected and lead to a skin infection called cellulitis. Heel fissures, or cracked heels, happen when the skin on the bottom of your ...

You may be able to relieve cracking heels with home remedies, including balms and exfoliation. But if your heels are severely cracked or you have diabetes, a doctor may recommend other treatment.