Quote Originally Posted by Nomilynn View Post
I suffer from this problem as well. Most importantly, when there is an open crack on her foot the problem is no longer dry skin, it's an open wound. When my heels and feet crack I put lots of Polysporin ointment on the area and put on bandaids, and leave them there (and fresh ones as needed) until it's healed.

Catty's suggestion of water would likely help as well, and I also take flax oil, vitamin E, A, and D to help with dry skin. I usually forget to take them but when I take them consistently for even 3 days I notice a marked difference.

The last thing I do is get regular pedicures, or do them at home. If there is no callous, there is nothing to crack. I have one of those pedi-eggs thing and I tend to my feet every night.

I hope this helps!
Is it the bottom of her heels or the back of the heels over the Achille''s tendon? I get "pump bumps" although it has been years since I wore pumps. My Achille's swell from either dehydrationa and leg cramps or from the sciatic nerve. They get dry also.

I have dry heel bottoms also and get regular pedicures. I also try to get plenty of water, wear socks, wear platforms and not heels. If she can't try Eucerin, she should stick with petroleum jelly and socks,. All other suggestions sound great, too.