Beautiful feet are not something you can take for granted. In addition to skin fungus, athlete's foot and sweat, cracks - i.e. cracks on the heels - can also be a problem. We will tell you how to care for and treat them.
Do you want more time for yourself? Then you can simply combine the pleasant with the useful. While the mind and soul are resting, the feet can be treated as they usually get too little attention which can lead to problems like cracks. No one needs to go to a day spa - wellness treatments can be done at home.
Foot care is self-care
A nice ritual to pass the time for yourself can be foot care. Foot bath - like e.g. is recommended for cracks - warm water with added essential oils promotes blood circulation and can reduce muscle tension. Since many nerves terminate in the soles of the feet, warm water has a calming and relaxing effect on the entire body's nervous system.
Cracks on the heels - why you should pay attention to them
Speaking of heels: If you notice cracks in the skin both under the foot and on the heels, which can sometimes be painful, you don't need to worry. Cracks on the heels, also called fissures or corns, can be easily treated. But treatment is important because skin cracks can deepen over time and develop into open wounds. Then you can easily deal with microbes that can cause long-term, unpleasant inflammation.
Causes of cracked heels
The main cause of cracks is thickened, very dry skin. Dry skin on the feet usually occurs when a thick layer of skin forms on the heels and the skin is no longer able to absorb moisture. The natural regeneration process is disturbed. Dehydrated skin is very sensitive to pressure points and blisters if the shoes are not sufficiently cushioned. Infrequent foot care can also be a risk factor.
No chance of cracks
If you want to avoid cracks, you should pay attention to well-groomed feet. Just as important as foot exfoliation are regular foot baths where the skin of the feet is soaked and then rubbed with a callus remover. Afterward, foot lotions or creams provide moisture, such as: peclavus PODOcare foot cream lubricant , which is best applied thickly so that it can be absorbed throughout the night.
Treat ringworm quickly
If all preventive measures do not work or you already have cracks, there are various treatment methods. Depending on the extent of the skin cracks, a visit to a podiatrist may make sense. After the foot care, there is a fissure ointment and an occlusive patch that is airtight and waterproof to protect the wound from bacteria, dirt and moisture.
Follow-up care at home
After an appointment with a podiatrist, you can perform further foot care and aftercare at home. Peclavus PODOcare ointment , which contains propolis extract and carnauba wax, promotes the skin's metabolism and makes the skin more elastic, smooth and supple. The flower can also be applied under an occlusive plaster. Peclavus PODOcare pencil for fissures is perfect for quick grooming on the go. With moisturizing organic shea butter, moisture-retaining organic jojoba oil and skin-protecting organic beeswax, it supports the healing of calluses and nourishes the skin to return to velvety softness. Cracked stick can also be used under plaster.
In addition to consistent (wound) care, patience is now required: it can take up to four weeks – depending on the depth of the cracks – for the cracks to heal. Make the most of it, lift your feet more often - in the truest sense of the word. Treat yourself to a foot bath every three days. Self-care then becomes a priority and then your wellness routine.
