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Cracked heels...ouch

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twincrazy · 25/01/2012 15:37

I do moisturise my heels but for some reason one foot is really badly cracked and actually really sore to walk on.

Im not that overweight to have a problem with my soles of my feet I have been wearing uggs for weeks now wondering if its that

Tried last night and this morning with rough skin remover and slathering in cream..still hurts..ouch

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Mrsrobertduvall · 25/01/2012 15:42

I'd go to a chiropodist......

twincrazy · 25/01/2012 16:17

im sure I can treat it at home...no need to land £35.00 in a chiropodist pocket

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JosieRosie · 25/01/2012 16:20

Flexitol Heel Balm, twice a day, preferably after soaking warm water/showering. Plenty of it. Should see results in a few days.

Could also try mixing olive oil, brown sugar and a tsp of honey to make a body scrub - you can use it all over (makes skin feel gorgeous) but it works well on my dry heels to soften them before applying Flexitol

wahwahwah · 25/01/2012 16:20

You need to soak your tootsies and rub the dead skin off. Keep using the creams. There is a really good me - I think it is called Cracked Heels.

rubyrubyruby · 25/01/2012 16:20

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wahwahwah · 25/01/2012 16:21

That's what it's called!

mummyplonk · 25/01/2012 16:25

Yes Flexitol is fantastic, I often get the same as you, on just one foot, large sore cracks. I you are interested in a cheaper option my friend managed to get a big tub of Paraffin Wax for only a couple of pounds, it is fantastic to slather on before bedtime with some socks. (I couldnt find it anywhere though)

cece · 25/01/2012 16:26

Felxitol heel balm....

twincrazy · 25/01/2012 17:38

ahhh thanks so much will be right out tomorrow to get that stuff xx

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balotelli · 25/01/2012 22:01

Flexitol is good. Lay it on thick and then cover with 100% cotton socks and go to bed. Also moisten from inside too, drink more water as this will help.

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