What is the best treatment for sore, dry, cracked heels?
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Warm, moist hands.....
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It could be exzma, which isn't an infection, but needs hydrocortisone cream ( over the counter).  It could also be from wearing wet socks.  Keeping your feet aired and dry is important.  If it itches or gets red, see your doctor.  Hope this helps
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I had some that were like jump shoes you put on the front of the shoe and do the exercises.  It seemed to work... but I wanted to short cut the exercises by just running in them... Huge mistake...\n\nAs you run your heel wants to come down and puts some real stress on the  Achilles Heel... It really hurt for a month or two.
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Try Anica cream.  You can get it at most health food stores.  It always worked wonders for me includng with pain, swelling, and speed of healing.
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What is the treatment of a heel spur?\nTreatment of heel spurs is the same as treatment of plantar fasciitis. Because these problems are related, the treatment is the same. The first step in the treatment of a heel spur is with short-term rest and controlling the inflammation. Here are the steps patients should take in order to cure their plantar fasciitis and heel spurs: \n\nRest\nAvoiding the precipitating activity; for example, take a few day off jogging or prolonged standing/walking. Just resting usually helps to eliminate the most severe pain, and will allow the inflammation to begin to cool down. \n\nApply Ice Packs\nIcing will help to diminish some of the symptoms and control the heel pain. Icing is especially helpful after an acute exacerbation of symptoms. \n\nExercises and Stretches\nExercises and stretches are designed to relax the tissues that surround the heel bone. Some simple exercises, performed in the morning and evening, often help patients feel better quickly. \n\nAnti-Inflammatory Medications\nAnti-inflammatory medications help to both control pain and decrease inflammation. Over-the-counter medications are usually sufficient, but prescription options are also available. \n\nShoe Inserts\nShoe inserts are often the key to successful treatment of plantar fasciitis. The shoe inserts often permit patients to continue their routine activities without pain. \n\nNight Splints\nNight splints are worn to keep the heel stretched out when you sleep. By doing so, the arch of the foot does not become contracted at night, and is hopefully not as painful in the morning. \n\n\nThese modalities alone will cure the plantar fasciitis pain in most patients. Be forewarned that the symptoms will not resolve quickly. Most patients find relief within about three months, and over 90% within one year. \n\nIf the pain does not resolve, an injection of cortisone can decrease the inflammation of plantar fasciitis. However, many physicians do not like to inject cortisone because there are potentially serious problems with cortisone injections in the heel area. The two problems that cause concern are fat pad atrophy and plantar fascial rupture. Both of these problems occur in a very small percentage of patients, but they can cause a worsening of heel pain symptoms.
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If it's a heel problem (on foot) then try some Bio-Oil and Flexitol heel balm. Also worth going for a pedicure to start things off. Good Luck
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You do not want to interfere with the peeling process. The skin that is coming off is dead and toxic to new skin. moisturize the new skin with something containing aloe or something like Vaseline intensive care. Take ibuprofen or tylenol for your pain. standard healing time will be 1 wk to 10 days. avoid direct sunlight until heeled.
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Try soaking your foot in the hottest water you can stand, with a little bath oil in the water. Soak for about 30 minutes. Dry, then take a pumice stone and gently rub it over the corn, making sure it doesn't hurt too much. Then, put some really good body lotion on your feet. Repeat the next day, until the corn is gone. It might take several days, maybe weeks, but it will often go away. If not, you might have to have surgery anyway. Always make sure your shoes fit properly, with plenty of room for your toes to move. Always wear socks with your shoes. And do a foot treatment at least once a week. No time? Put a plug in the shower and while you shower, let the shower fill with water, soaking your feet as you wash. You can even add a little bath oil. Dry and moisturize. This is also the best time to cut your nails. Take care of your feet and they'll take care of you. <*)))><
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Buy gynelotrimen.\nIt's MUCH cheaper than the foot creams, and it is EXACTLY the same medicine.
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you can get a cream called heal balm. it really helps. keep using that pumice stone!!!!
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Hi, I had the same problem before. Use heel cushions with your shoes. You will have a relief for sure.\nGood luck!
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Use a heating pad and make up a cotton compress with Castor oil (put a plastic bag around your whole foot, because it can get messy.) It should take about two weeks if you apply it nightly for 30 minutes. If that doesn't work, see a doctor.
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Have you tried putting white athletic tape on your heels...you could also wrap with "pre-wrap" (so the tape doesnt stick to your skin, it looks like yellow foam on a roll, really thin stuff).\nYou could also try "Mole Skin"\n\nGood Luck!
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You just cant walk on your feet anymore without protection. Dont wear binding shoes. Wear loose, air flowing shoes to dry those suckers out! I think you should just see the Doc. because if it is worst case scenerio, then you might have a reaccurring infection that can lead to other problems. Dont pop em, because if they are the size of quarters, it'll hurt like hell! They do prescribe ointments that dry out the skin, relieve pain. I d go for the flip flops and try not to pressure your blisters. Sounds painful, but I hope your pain free!
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There are several things you can try.\n\nAnti-inflammatory medications like Ibuprofen or Naproxen may be helpful, taken with food.\n\nFill an empty soda bottle with water and freeze.  With a sock on, roll your heel over the ice bottle for 10-15 minutes, 3-4 times a day.\n\nNEVER go barefoot!  NOt even to the bathroom in the middle of the night.  Always have good supportive shoes on.\n\nStretching your calf muscle may help, particularly if you have a tight achilles to begin with.  Face a wall, and place your plans on it.  With the affected leg further behind you, lean into the wall, keeping your back leg straight and the heel on the floor.  Then stretch with your knee slightly bent.\n\nIf these methods don't work, see your health care provider.  A stronger anti-inflammatory medicine may be prescribed, he or she may evaluate you for orthotics, or supports that go into your shoes.  Physical therapy may be helpful, and some people even have a cortisone injection into the heel.
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1. Glucosamine\n2. Elastic knee brace/bandage\n3. Ice/Ibuprofen, etc. to reduce swelling/inflammation\n4. Stretch beforehand. Put your knees together, feet close together as well, and rotate your knees slowly in circles, first one way then the other for about 5 turns.\n5. If those don't help, you better see a doc.---------\n--------------\n6. Um, like the other person said, don't wear heels. (Duh to me)
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I would suggest she goes to the doctor-it sounds just like the pain I'm having and my ankle is fractured.And it can mess with your circulation  which can cause the dry skin.Have her go-like NOW.