Pedicure Treatment for Dried Cracked Heels
Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a widespread skin problem. While dried cracked heels are unattractive and painful, they respond quickly to regular pedicure treatments that exfoliate and moisturize the feet. Does this Spark an idea?
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Procedure
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After soaking feet in water for 15-20 minutes, heels are exfoliated using foot files or other special devices. The feet are then moisturized with thick emollient creams, and protected with therapeutic socks designed to hold moisture in.
Exfoliation
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Exfoliation is an important step not only in curing existing dried cracked heels, but also in preventing future problems. By getting rid of rough dead skin, the skin around the heels is more receptive to receiving and retaining moisture.
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Moisturization
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Excessively dry skin is fundamentally responsible for cracked heels. Keeping feet moisturized at all times, with special moisturizers made for foot problems, is crucial for getting rid of the problem.
Considerations
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The best way to manage the problem is to continue with pedicure treatments even when dry heels are a thing of the past. Regular exfoliation and moisturization is a proactive way of preventing cracked heels in the first place.
Warning
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Pedicure treatments that use foot razors to cut through skin should be avoided. They do more harm than good and can sometimes cause irreparable damage to the feet!
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