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My heels are cracked and it hurts

I am still oxox — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:22:29 GMT

I have been walking on concrete at the pool for the last two weekends and now my heels are so cracked they hurt.

I have not had this happen in a long time so I forget what works to make it better fast

TIA - Ellen

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

kzjohnson — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:30:06 GMT

The pad of my foot under my big toes used to peel and bleed at times. The only thing that works is rubbing them down with Bag Balm and putting socks on. I do it ever night after I shower.

The peeling/shredded skin is gone and my foot looks healthy and smooth. The summer may not be great for some to wear socks to bed, but Bag Balm all over the sheets is worse!

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

MALC — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:36:13 GMT

The best thing I've found is Working Hands by O'Keefe. They also make a product called Healthy Feet, but they're about the same thing, and I didn't want to buy 2 products. This has been a lifesaver for our cracked fingers and heels. You can find it at Lowe's and a lot of hardware stores. It's a favorite of those who work in construction, etc.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

violann — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 13:42:30 GMT

If they are truly cracked, a couple days of OTC antibiotic ointment will probably be a good start. I love O'Keefe's and in the winter I also use Gold Bond in the white tube, with soft sox.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

cassiem — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:41:00 GMT

Cerave SA Renewing lotion has completely saved my feet. It exfoliates with salicylic acid, but doesn't sting like Amlactin or other exfoliating lotions. I just discovered that there is also a cream version of this, which I will purchase once my bottle of lotion is empty. When my heels are super cracked, I will apply this lotion, then apply Alba Unpetroleum Jelly (a natural plant based product similar to Vaseline). I kid you not, by the next morning it's like I have brand new feet.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

BichonEmma — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:58:03 GMT

I am barefoot or wearing sandals a lot so my feet can get in rough shape. This winter I bought some Josie Maran argan balm it worked wonders on my feet. Slather some on before bed and put socks on. The socks never seem to last the night though. Whatever you use out some socks on at least for an hour it helps get the cream in there good

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

okiebug — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:06:08 GMT

The emoji micro pedi will take off the rough skin, then follow with a good lotion and socks overnight.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

dionline — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:06:54 GMT

I remember walking around Las Vegas having blood spots on my socks due to cracked heels. Man that was painful!!! The only thing I had was a tube of Carmex. I had my sister squeeze some into the cracks and I never had another problem while I was there!!

Mind you, I still have the roughest heels known to man. I slather a thick cream on my heels every AM after my shower, use my Ped-Egg twice weekly and still they're rough. I'm thinking it's something I'll have to live with for the rest of my life. But I look on the bright side - I have feet, they're healthy and I'm able to walk. They may not be pretty but they work!!

Best of luck to you in your quest!!!!

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

luvdoodles — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:07:31 GMT

My daughter is going through this now. I had her use my Emjoi then put on some Vaseline and white cotton socks. It is getting better now. I think the chlorine in a pool can be very drying. We have a pool and she is a nanny where they have a pool also. She repeats this every night.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

Katcat1 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:42:16 GMT

My suggestion is go to your drugstore and speak to the Pharmacist (they always know the best products) or call the drugstore and ask. Personally, Vaseline will work if nothing else. Good luck.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

Thumperluver — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:00:17 GMT

I agree with Violann. The Gold Bond product that I believe she is referring to is Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Foot Therapy Cream (great for maintaining as well as getting it under control). We live on the West Coast where it gets very dry at times and certainly shows on our feet. This at bedtime (preferably after a bath or shower while the skin is softest) and socks to bed. After a couple of nights, you'll really notice a remarkable difference. Good luck ~ I know this is painful.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

quadmimi — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:06:20 GMT

On 7/16/2014 bichon_emma said: I am barefoot or wearing sandals a lot so my feet can get in rough shape. This winter I bought some Josie Maran argan balm it worked wonders on my feet. Slather some on before bed and put socks on. The socks never seem to last the night though. Whatever you use out some socks on at least for an hour it helps get the cream in there good

Oh yes, just started her line, truly worth all the 5 stars she has on her reviews!!

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

suzyQ3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:22:44 GMT

On 7/16/2014 Thumperluver said:
I agree with Violann. The Gold Bond product that I believe she is referring to is Gold Bond Ultimate Healing Foot Therapy Cream (great for maintaining as well as getting it under control). We live on the West Coast where it gets very dry at times and certainly shows on our feet. This at bedtime (preferably after a bath or shower while the skin is softest) and socks to bed. After a couple of nights, you'll really notice a remarkable difference. Good luck ~ I know this is painful.

I use it too, Thumperluver. I mix it with a little bit of pure shea butter. It's an excellent product and a great value.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

Katluvr58 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:27:13 GMT

Sorry if I am repeating other info. You need an emjoi pedi machine and JM Balm. My BF gets like that and I lightly exfoliate the heel and then but the balm on, then I make him put on a pair of socks. Works great.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

ECBG — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:43:11 GMT

Go to the site for Foot Smart. They have EVERY product available for foot care! I love them!

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

ivanatrump — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:12:23 GMT

Kerasal foot cream works well but if they are painfully cracked, an antibiotic may be needed.

Do not use an Emjoi as it will make it worse. I had a problem with a small crack in my heel and it took well over a month before it healed.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

sun8shine — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:23:39 GMT

I put on heavy moisturizer and tons of it and then socks and I did it as much as I could including sleeping this way. I did use antibiotic ointment in the cut and I did use tools to cut away the hardened callus from the crack and I worked on the rest of my feet to get the calluses under control.

Since I have kept the calluses in check I haven't had cracking return.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

Dogaholic — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 18:45:37 GMT

HEELTASTIC!

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

okBlonde — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 19:58:05 GMT

I have cracked heels. About every other month I get out the callous remover (small razor blade thing), soak my heels in warm water and then attack them with the razor blade. It's the only thing that works for me. I tried the Emjoi and that didn't make a dent on them.

Re: My heels are cracked and it hurts

Yahooey — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:19:51 GMT

On 7/16/2014 MALC said:
The best thing I've found is Working Hands by O'Keefe. They also make a product called Healthy Feet, but they're about the same thing, and I didn't want to buy 2 products. This has been a lifesaver for our cracked fingers and heels. You can find it at Lowe's and a lot of hardware stores. It's a favorite of those who work in construction, etc.

also sold at BBB - I've used the Hands product on my feet - works fine