Cracked Heels in Glasgow
Cracked heels are often linked with dry skin and pressure around the heel edge. They can become painful, split deeper or make walking uncomfortable.
What it can feel like
You may notice thick hard skin, fissures, bleeding, soreness, catching on socks or pain when standing and walking.
Common causes
- Dry skin
- Heel edge pressure
- Open-backed footwear
- Thick callus build-up
- Skin conditions or diabetes risk factors
How we assess it
Assessment checks skin quality, depth of cracking, callus build-up, footwear and whether there are risk factors that need more careful care.
Treatment options
- Careful reduction of hard skin
- Skin care and moisturising advice
- Heel pressure reduction
- Footwear advice
- Ongoing podiatry care where needed
Questions people often ask
Why do cracked heels keep coming back?
The skin often keeps splitting if dryness and pressure are still present. Treatment should address both.
Are cracked heels risky with diabetes?
They can be. Any cracks, bleeding or slow healing should be assessed promptly if you have diabetes.