Dry and cracked heels are a common condition that affects many people, both men and women. But not everyone knows what causes this problem.
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| Dry skin: This happens when your skin loses too much water. Lack of water is the leading cause of dry and cracked heels, which over time form cracks and fissures in the heels, causing inflammation, pain and even bleeding. |
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| Excessive pressure on your feet: Due to the heels being under pressure for a long time such as standing for a long time (especially in overweight or obese people), frequently wearing high heels, hard-soled shoes or walking a lot on hard ground... causing the horny layer on the heels to thicken and separate. |
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| Fungal Infection: This is a fungal infection that can affect your feet. This fungus can breed in moist areas, it is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact with your skin or indirect contact with things like socks, shoes, etc. |
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| Psoriasis is a condition that causes red, raised patches of skin. This can even lead to cracking and bleeding. |
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| Eczema is a common disease in the fall and winter, when the weather changes. This is the most typical itchy skin disease with specific symptoms such as red rash, blisters, itching and cracking. Factors such as soap, food allergies and even the weather can be irritating factors for this condition. This is one of the reasons why heels crack. |
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| Contact dermatitis: This is a skin problem that affects the feet of children. It is often caused by wearing shoes that rub against the feet severely. This damage can cause sores, which can also lead to peeling skin. Therefore, you should not wear shoes for too long and change shoes when they are too tight. |
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| Sun exposure: You already know that the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage your skin. Spending too much time in the sun can lead to red, sore skin that starts to peel after a few days, leading to cracked heels. |
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