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Home Remedies for Cracked Heels The crack in your foot is a result of dry skin and is a normal occurrence as you get older. These cuts are potential harbors for bacteria and need to be treated before they develop an infection. These cuts will not just up and disappear. The processes requires some amount of perseverance when it comes to taking care of your feet this will not only help you reduce the number of cuts but prevent the next bunch of cuts from forming. There are some simple remedies that you can try help maintain your feet. These remedies will not guarantee that your cuts will disappear but it will improve the appearance of your feet and make the skin in those areas feel better. The first thing you need to do (since the cuts are caused by dryness) is avoid exposing your feet to extreme climatic conditions such as heat and cold. Take some warm water in a basin and gently wash your feet without rubbing the dry area. Then pat dry your feet and apply a cream that has a urea base. Use a pumice stone to rub of the excess dry skin and then cover your feet with petroleum jelly after which put on a pair socks and then go too bed. Make use of a moisturizing cream everyday and apply it twice to your feet every day.
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