What causes cracked heels? on the Gold Coast — this guide from Ace Health Centre walks you through what matters most: when to seek help, what treatment looks like, and what to expect from your recovery. Call (07) 5572 6222 to book.
What causes cracked heels? on the Gold Coast — this guide from Ace Health Centre walks you through what matters most: when to seek help, what treatment looks like, and what to expect from your recovery. Call (07) 5572 6222 to book.
What causes cracked heels?
What causes cracked heels? Dry feet and cracked heels are a nightmare in the summer. It ruins your looks, becomes uncomfortable, can cause open wounds which can be painful, and get infected.
So what causes cracked heels
Pressure – hard skin is caused by pressure. This is why it only occurs on areas of your feet that contact the floor. The thicker this layer of hard skin gets, the more likely it is to crack.
Genetics – Genetics can play a big role in how much and how quickly the hard skin can form.
Age – The older you get the dryer your skin can get. With dry skin comes cracks.
Circulation – Circulation plays a big influence on how dry your skin can get and how quickly it can heal. The worse your circulation with more cracks you will get.
Medication – Some medications can affect circulation, immune system, how dry your skin gets, how thin your skin is, and more. Some medications therefore will have an impact on the amount your heels will crack.
Footwear – Having dry feet will cause the skin to crack. open shoes will cause your skin to dry out more, and therefore increase the chance of cracks. Sticking in enclosed shoes will help prevent them from drying out and therefore stop as many cracks.
Medical history – Different medical conditions cause reduced circulation or dry skin. Such as hypothyroid, high blood pressure, and more.
Treatments
Wear enclosed shoes when you can – We all know that this won’t happen all of the time. But the more you can wear enclosed shoes and socks the less your feet will dry out, it helps redistribute pressure and therefore reduced hard skin and cracks.
Have orthotics – The more you can redistribute pressure from areas of high pressure, the less callous and hard skin will form. Orthotics do this by making contact with the whole of your foot.
Apply moisturizer – This has to be a foot moisturizer, and should contain at least 30% urea, and have oil in it. The urea help stop the skin from forming callous as quickly and puts moisture back into the skin. The oil forms a barrier to help prevent moisture loss.
Exercise – Keeping your circulation going, which helps keep your skin healthy and reduces the risk of infection.
Podiatry treatment – Have the callous and hard skin removed before it splits.
Book in today and have silky smooth skin for the summer.
What to Expect From What causes cracked heels? at Ace Health Centre
Patients who book What causes cracked heels? with our team get a clinic-grade assessment, a clear plain-language plan, and a structured progression rather than a one-off appointment. Furthermore, we coordinate care across podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics and exercise physiology where relevant, so you are not bouncing between clinics. Authoritative information on this topic is also available from Healthdirect Australia if you would like to read further before booking. As a result, you walk in informed and walk out with a plan you understand.
For more on what we do, see our main service page.
Frequently Asked Questions About What causes cracked heels?
Do I need a referral to book? No referral is needed for our private services. Patients with a GP Chronic Disease Management plan can access bulk-billed sessions where eligible.
Is it covered by private health funds? Most private health extras with the relevant cover offer a rebate. We HICAPS-process on the spot so you walk out knowing your gap.
How soon can I be seen? We keep same-week and same-day slots open for urgent presentations. Online booking shows live availability across all clinicians.
Book Your What causes cracked heels? Appointment
Ready to get started? Call (07) 5572 6222 or book online. In addition, new patients can use our no-gap initial consult — straightforward, no surprises.
