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Main Causes of This Unsightly Problem
Dehydration of the Skin:
The main cause of cracked heels. When the skin lacks hydration, it becomes dry and forms a thick plaque to protect against aggression. As a result, the skin can no longer regenerate. Rapid treatment can easily cure these ailments; otherwise, the cracks can become painful and itchy.
Nutritional Deficiencies:
A lack of vitamins and minerals (such as iron), diabetes, and hypothyroidism can also cause dry skin.
Chronic Skin Conditions:
Conditions such as psoriasis can contribute to dehydrated skin.
Environmental and Lifestyle Factors:
Walking barefoot, wearing uncomfortable shoes, or using soap or harsh products can interfere with the proper functioning of foot health.
Prolonged Standing:
Standing for long periods of time can cause the skin on your feet to harden, which in the long run leads to cracked heels. To prevent this, you should change your position frequently while wearing appropriate footwear.
Aging Skin:
As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, becomes thick, dry, and scaly. The appearance of cracks in the skin on our feet can have a greater impact with age.
Obesity:
Being overweight puts pressure on the fat pad under the heel. This can lead to an expansion of the pad, which, if the skin is not supple, can put pressure on the foot and expose cracks in the heel.
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