Simple Home Treatments for Cracked Heels

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Cracked heels can be a nightmare. Treating cracked heels is simple and can be done in the comfort of your home.  

 

Cracked heels can be a convenient portal for infection.

 

Below are time tested and proven remedies that has helped many people get rid of cracked heels.

 

1)     Foot Mask (Lemon, glycerin, rose water and salt)

  • Mix lemon juice, glycerin, rose water and raw salt in warm water.

  • Soak your feet in the mixture for 10-15 minutes.

  • Using a pumice stone or foot file or scrubber, gently scrub off dry skin from your heel.

  • Mix 1 tsp of rose water, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp raw glycerin until pasty.

  • Apply the paste into your cracked heels.

  • Cover with a pair of cotton socks and leave it for the entire night.

  • Wash it off in the morning.

**This might require 2-3 days or even up to 7-10 days to take effect.

2)     Overripe banana paste

  • Blend 1 or 2 overripe bananas until a thick and creamy paste is formed.

  • You may add ½ avocado if you want.

  • Apply the paste on your feet and leave for 15-20 minutes.

  • Rinse your feet while alternating warm and cold water.

**Perform this daily to prevent and treat heel fissures.

3)     Paraffin Wax

  • Using a double boiler, melt one block of paraffin wax.

  • Mix two tablespoons of coconut and mustard oils with the melted paraffin wax.

  • Since the mixture will be hot, allow it to cool down until you see a thin layer forming on the top.

  • Soak your feet in the mixture for 5-10 seconds and remove. Soak it for several times until you can build several layers of wax

  • Cover your feet with plastic and leave for 30 minutes.

  • Remove the plastic and the wax from your feet.

**Do this one to two times a week.

 

Here at The Texas Foot Specialists, Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Gregory Mangum provide expert and specialized care to address all of your foot and ankle needs. From conservative to advanced surgical treatments, you can always count on us for quality and compassionate care. Contact us online to make an appointment at one of our conveniently located offices in Sugar Land, Pasadena or Houston.