One famous ladies man, when asked what part of the body he appreciates most in a woman, without hesitation said: "Heels." Well, a very wise answer: a lady who takes care of her heels (this part of the body is hidden for most of the year from the eyes of others, which means that a woman, driven by a desire to get approval for her appearance, can sometimes ignore this zone) one hundred percent.
Most of us will sooner or later face such a problem as coarsening of the skin on our feet and the appearance of small cracks. And at such moments, we are interested not so much in the answer to the question of why the heels are cracking, but in the answer to the question of how to help the skin.
Lucky ones can be called those who have never encountered this problem, but even it will be useful for them to find out about the reasons that contribute to the coarsening of the skin and the occurrence of cracks. And also what to do if such a problem did not pass you by.
Why the heels crack: the first reason
Natural conditions and lifestyle can cause coarsening of the skin of the feet and the appearance of cracks. We are talking about the fact that in the warm season we wear open shoes (flip flops, flip-flops sandals), the skin is open to wind and sand and does not receive proper care, then there is nothing surprising in the appearance of the above problem. When the shoes are not attached to the foot (the shales are held on the toes, and the back of the shoe slaps on the heel), this is fraught with the appearance of microcracks on the skin of the feet, which gradually increase in size and can bleed, causing severe pain.
If the heels crack, then this is a signal that the skin lacks attention. The coarsened areas need to be steamed and removed with a pumice or a rough brush; then the skin of the legs must be greased with a fat cream.
Why the heels crack: the second reason.
The cause of problems with the skin of the feet may be the habit of wearing synthetic socks / tights in the heat, as well as low-quality shoes. Synthetics do not allow the skin to breathe, and therefore the legs sweat, get wet and new cracks appear. Therefore, you need to wear cotton socks, and choose shoes from genuine leather, which would be well ventilated and always cover the heel.
Why the heels crack: the third reason .
Deficiency of the skin of the feet and the appearance of cracks can provoke a lack of vitamin A, as well as vitamin E. In this case, you need to fill up the deficiency of vitamins, this can be done in two ways: buy a vitamin complex at the pharmacy or include foods rich in retinol and tocopherol in your diet (butter , liver, tomatoes, chives, carrots, asparagus, legumes, cheese, spinach, greens, egg yolk). With raw yolk, you can even lubricate cracked heels.
What are the heels cracking for besides the reasons indicated?
Injury to the skin of the feet can be caused by a fungal disease. In this case, you need to visit a dermatologist who will confirm the fears (or refute them) and prescribe treatment.
If the reason is not a lack of vitamins, not a lack of care and does not depend on the time of year, then cracked heels are not so much a problem as a symptom of a problem, malfunction in the body, which we probably have no idea about.
What can the body signal in this way? Perhaps the work of the kidneys in the body is difficult, the cleaning system needs help.
Another probable cause is malfunctions in the hormonal system, metabolic disorders. As a rule, such phenomena are characteristic of older people, but in some cases they are also found in representatives of the younger generation.
Cracks in the heels can indicate the presence of diabetes, so if you have the slightest suspicion, then you should visit a doctor. After all, if your own body sends a signal for help, then it would be foolish to ignore this signal.