Cracked heels

[pomtzu]

She might want to try a product called Zim's Crack Creme. It was originally formulated for use by cement workers, so you can imagine what their hands were like. Some people swear by it, but I tried it on my hands when my fingers used to split in the corners of my nails, and it didn't work all that great for me. Maybe I just didn't give it long enough to work. It's available at most of the big chain pharmacies.

[caseysmom]

She might want to try a product called Zim's Crack Creme. It was originally formulated for use by cement workers, so you can imagine what their hands were like. Some people swear by it, but I tried it on my hands when my fingers used to split in the corners of my nails, and it didn't work all that great for me. Maybe I just didn't give it long enough to work. It's available at most of the big chain pharmacies.

I think any decent product would help as long as its used consistantly and I don't think she should be wearing open shoes, I would think socks and shoes would be better. My feet get dry and cracked in the summer when I hang out around the pool too much and if I remember to moisturize regularly it really helps. I would think if it was that bad it could be a fungis?

[Scooter's Mom]

Has she tried AmLactin?
It's supposed to be really good for dry cracked heels.

[gemini9961]

Has she seen a doctor? It might be psoriasis. UV lights tend to help with psoriasis. Just a thought.

[Karen]

Would it help if, after she put on the salve, she wrapped it tight in an ace bandage, to keep the ages together and the salve working?

[catnapper]

I'll have to ask her if she tried everything mentioned. I know she's tried a lot of things. She says the salves and lot feel good for an hour or so but then stop working because of their ingredients--- she also sells a high-end cosmetics line and is all about ingredients. She says the bulk of the ingredients of things she's tried just sit ON the skin and do not soak in. I guess I believe her, but I also know there's not much need to go too far in because the skin is only so thick. (shrugs)

She's been talking about changing doctors.

[Randi]

I forgot to mention E45, it's great! It comes in cream, lotion, foot and heel cream, etc. I use the lotion in summer and the cream in winter - love it! Unfortunately, I can't get it in Denmark, so I buy it in England or ask someone to bring it back for me.

Take a look at this:
http://www.e45.com/emollients/produc...heel_cream.php

Another thing... if she wear socks, she might want to avoid any with too much synthetic material in them, she should get some that has at least 80% cotton. I was trying to save and bought 3 pairs for DKR 50,- but they have only 75% cotton and I could feel the difference.