Cracked heels-is this something a good salon pedicure can help take care of?
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Kerasal foot repair plus the socks with the gel inside have transformed my feet. |
Anonymous
| There are nurses who do pedicures for people with diabetes and complicated foot health. That might help knock it back enough that something like Kerasal will work faster. |
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I get super cracked heels in the summer from wearing sandals.
Lots of good suggestions in this thread. In the summer I use Baby Foot every three weeks. I also file my heels (I think it works better on dry skin. Those bedtime socks with the gel inside help (but I don’t need them anymore due to Baby Foot). Also try wearing close toed shoes like sneakers until you turn a corner on this. |
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Op here with an update. I’m trying to deal with my troll feet at home without subjecting a poor salon worker to them. I’m seeing some progress already, but there’s still a lot of work yet to be done.
Thank you for all the tips 
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I like Doterra Correct-x for my heals. It has a vaseline type consistency, so best to apply at night so you aren't sliding in your shoes.
When you shower, use a pumice stone. For the callous, you need one of those things from CVS nail area that looks like a cheese grater. Use at end of shower like you would the pumice stone, when your feet are more wet and softened. You can also try an AHA cream on the callous. Avon sells a foot callous cream with AHA in it, but brand probably doesn't matter. |
Anonymous
You crack me up OP |
Anonymous
| This could be thyroid related. Hypothyroid. |
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This contraption works miracles: https://www.amazon.com/Colossal-Remover-Pedicure-Surgical-Stainless/dp/B00VPVEVSK?ref_=ast_sto_dp
The colossal foot rasp foot file |
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Urea cream plus a metal grater-type foot file. Done.
Just be careful not to overdo it with the file. |
Anonymous
| Based on this thread I got the urea cream today. Do I need to do anything before putting it on? Just wash feet and apply? Can I put my normal gym socks on after? |
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Soak your feet
Foot file Callus shaver Moisturizer on heels where socks Stop wearing sandals/flips everyday |
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Right before bed
Soak your feet with some warm water and hydrogen peroxide, Epson salt for 30 minutes Foot file Rub on Aquaphor Socks |
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NP here - I have a similar problem and saw someone mention thyroid problems. I recently tested positive for TRAB (one of several thyroid antibody tests). It's not clear what my thyroid problem is, but that's an interesting connection and OP might want to check it out as well.
The fungus question is also interesting - mine aren't cracked, just dry and hard. I've tried Kerosol, Am-Lactin, and Eucerin advanced (which has urea) with only mild improvements. I just ordered 40% urea and am really curious to see how that does. |
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OP. There are a few recommendations above for using a file (emory or metal), and I want to share that my pedicurist told me not to use these if I have cracked feet...as they further damage/injure the skin. She suggested a sugar scrub or fine grain salt scrub. It takes a little time, but I've found it to be a much better solution overall...especially when also using urea or alpha-hydroxy cream and socks at night.
If you're interested in the alpha-hydroxy cream, AmLactin is the brand I use: https://www.amazon.com/AmLactin-Therapy-Powerful-Alpha-Hydroxy-Exfoliates/dp/B07CD4ZLVW/ref=dp_fod_3?pd_rd_i=B07CD4ZLVW&psc=1 |
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Use this:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H17ZQVZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This Eucerin product works really well on my dry heels. |