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Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old female of medium height, weighing approximately 103 pounds. I consistently experience pain in my heels, particularly after sleeping, and I also have persistent cracks on my heels. This issue has been bothering me since last year, and I am uncertain about the underlyin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain in your heels may be attributed to the cracks you have mentioned. These are areas of dry skin that lose their elasticity, resulting in fissures on the foot. This condition tends to occur more frequently in individuals who are often barefoot or wear poorly const... Read Full »
I have cracked heels on both feet and there are deep fissures that are not painful. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have large portions of cracked heels on both feet. The skin is really dry and hard, with deep fissures, and I do not know how to fix it. It is not painful at all. My right foot is slightly worse. There is a large protruding hard skin, and I do not know what to do with it. Should I tr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have gone through the history and images provided by your end (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It is plantar keratoderma which is extreme dryness and hardening of skin along with cracking o... Read Full »