Cracked soles are also known as heel fissures. It appears as thickened skin with yellow callus formed on the heel edges. The common causes of cracked soles are obesity, diabetes, eczema, hypothyroidism, Sjogren's syndrome, athlete's foot, and prolonged standing. It often occurs due to dry skin. Applying cream or lotion helps to moisturize the skin on the soles of the feet.
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Query: Hi doctor,Both my soles are dry and cracked including the center. It is giving more pain, and I am unable to walk. At times, the pain is very severe. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query.There might be many causes for cracked heels like dry atmosphere, wearing ill-fitted or hard sole shoes and standing for very long as this may add extra pressure on feet, walking barefoot, not maintaining proper feet hygiene, sometimes diseases... Read Full »
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