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.
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568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit.
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Which appointment should I book?
Choose Podiatry Initial Consultation & treatment (New Patients) for skin, nails, corns or callus. If your main problem is pain deeper in the foot or heel, choose a lower-body MSK assessment instead. Call if you are unsure.
- 568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP
- This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
- For help choosing, call reception on 0141 363 0306.
You deserve a clear answer, not more guessing.
At The Hub Glasgow, podiatry, physiotherapy, diagnostics and rehabilitation sit together. That means we can look at the problem properly and guide you to the right next step.
From everyday foot care to more complex pain.
The Hub Glasgow brings podiatry, MSK assessment, in-house diagnostic ultrasound, gait thinking and rehabilitation together. That is useful when symptoms are painful, recurring, unclear or stopping you from walking, running, training or working comfortably.
Download the routine podiatry guide.
A patient guide to routine podiatry at The Hub Glasgow, including nail care, hard skin, corns, callus and when a wider assessment may be useful.
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.
Where would my appointment take place?
568 Alexandra Parade, Dennistoun, Glasgow G31 3BP. Our Dennistoun clinic has step-free access. Call reception if you need help planning your visit. This link already selects Dennistoun and the appointment type. Choose a practitioner and time where offered.
Which appointment does this guide link to?
Choose Podiatry Initial Consultation & treatment (New Patients) for skin, nails, corns or callus. If your main problem is pain deeper in the foot or heel, choose a lower-body MSK assessment instead. Call if you are unsure.