Question
Do you have any recommendations for helping to heal and then prevent cracked heels?  I have had a fissure that has been hurting for months and I can't get it to go away completely.  Also, I have been using a "ped egg" to remove calluses but I think that it may be making the cracks worse.  Do you have other recommendations for callus removal?

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This Chicago, South Loop & Elmhurst Podiatrist says.......

Dear A,
For your cracked (fissured) heels-Continue to use a ped egg or other pumice stone product.No blades. Try to remove the hard skin around the crack without disturbing the fissure.There are many pumice stones on the market & easy to find on the internet. See if you can find a cream that contains Urea and apply at bedtime. Check out our online store http://www.ourdoctorstore.com/tsatsos/store/search.asp for recommended products!
Good Luck
Hope This Helps

Dr George Tsatsos & Svetlana Zats
Podiatrist Chicago 60618 & Elmhurst 60126 Podiatrists
Board Certified in Foot and Ankle Surgery & Orthopedics
New South Loop Location-Chicago 60661
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