07/22/2025
Cracks... no, not the ones on your butt. We are talking about the ones often found on the soles of your feet! I most often see these in the heels and the inside edge of the ball of your feet. These not only form because of dry skin, but also due to extremely thick calluses.
What can you do at home to treat these? Firstly, if you have any issues with sensation or blood flow to your feet (diabetes, nerve damage, old age, etc) you need to keep a close eye on them and make sure they are not becoming infected. Many cracks are surface level deep, but they can become deep enough to cause wounds. The next step is to use a nice thick cream at least once a day to help keep the skin nice and soft. The third step is to get someone to help you thin that thick stubborn skin and get to the bottom of that crack!
Below is a before and after of a treatment I did recently. These are often caused by friction, dryness, and general dehydration. This means that they will return unless the underlying issue is addressed. They cannot always be completely erased in one treatment, and they have a likelihood of returning. I have been treating these heels for a few months, and the first time I saw this client that crack had actually been bleeding on and off. The client and I left too much time between treatments leading to a return of the crack, but how much better do we think that feels?
