Does anyone have any tips for healing dry heels?
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Wear non-cotten wicking socks. Marino wool and cool-max are goods materials, how the sock is made also makes a difference. I use "Smart Wool" marino wool socks, and a couple different brands of synthetics with good results on my runs. \nMoisterizing cream also is important, I've had good results with cream containing tree tea oil.
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If it's a heel problem (on foot) then try some Bio-Oil and Flexitol heel balm. Also worth going for a pedicure to start things off. Good Luck
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Oil 'em up. After soaking and rubbing, use a moisturizing cream to help keep your feet soft, says Dr. Stone. "I like vitamin E cream or vitamin E oil (not vegetable oil), which penetrates the skin very nicely."\n\nCushion the worst offenders. To lessen pain from soft corns between your toes, work a tuft of lamb's wool between your toes, suggests Dr. Stone. Lamb's wool is available at drugstores.\n\nPad 'em. Traditionally, adhesive-backed felt, called moleskin, was used as a doughnut-type pad around corns and calluses to take pressure off them. The women whom Dr. Stone treats seem to prefer a new synthetic material, Cushlin, available at most drugstores in Dr. Scholl's products. The material is thin, soft, resilient and rubbery. It doesn't flatten out and holds up well. Cut sheets of the material to pad around, not over, your corn or callus.\n\nBuy shoes that fit. Narrow shoes can contribute to corns and calluses; shoes with room for the toes are less likely to do so. To size up prospective shoes, says Nancy Elftman, a certified orthotist/pedorthist (a professional shoe fitter) in La Verne, California, trace your foot on a sheet of paper and take the paper with you when you go shopping for shoes. Then place the shoes you like on top of the tracing. If any of your foot tracing shows, the shoe is too short or narrow for your foot.\n\nLace up to save your toes. If you have corns on top of your toes, Elftman suggests lacing your sports shoes so that one lace goes from one bottom eyelet to the top eyelet on the opposite side. The other lace is alternated through the lace holes. Then, by pulling on the single lace, you can lift the toe box and give your toes more room. (This also helps if you have a long second toe.)
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Kerasal works like a charm.  You can get it at most drug stores and it isn't incredibly expensive.  I put it on at night and then put socks on over it.  I also use a pumice stone every other day on my heels because I build callouses quickly.  It seems to help a lot.  \n\nOne other strange suggestion is to go to Walmart (or Target, Walgreens, etc.) and get the breastfeeding cream called Lanisoh.  It is used for chapped nipples and is made of pure lanolin.  It's very mild but works miracles on extremely chapped hands and feet.  Use at night under socks.  It has no smell and is pretty inexpensive.  I discovered this by accident and am a true believer.  I recommended it to a mechanic friend of mine and he swears by it now too.
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keep your feet very dry after every bath before you wear your shoes.\ndo not wear a single shoe for more than 2 days.
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I soak my feet in a solution of Epsom salt and vinegar water. After that I use a file to "shave" away as much of the skin as possible. Then I use a pumice stone to buff even more off, then rinse and pat dry. Then I put Vaseline Intensive care lotion on them. I wrap them in plastic wrap and let them sit like that for about 25-30 minutes. THEN... I wash them in lukewarm water and put baby oil on them. Wipe off excess oil, put on clean socks and you should notice a difference in about 3 or 4 days. IF you do this twice a week, it should help keep them soft and smooth not cracked and painful. (Before the first time I did this I got a professional pedicure done.)
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my hands & feet are the dryest. i put vaseline them at night, and wear socks and light weight gloves to keep the vaseline on while i sleep. it helps.
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I found and copy/pasted some good stuff for you:\n\n- Practice good foot hygiene to keep bacteria levels at a minimum.\n\n- Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap. Dry thoroughly.\n\n- Change your socks and shoes at least once a day.\n\n- Dust your feet frequently with a nonmedicated baby powder or foot powder. Applying antibacterial ointment also may help.\n\n- Check for fungal infections between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet. If you spot redness or dry, patchy skin, get treatment right away.\n\n- Wear thick, soft socks to help draw moisture away from the feet. Cotton and other absorbent materials are best.\n\n- Avoid wearing nylon socks or plastic shoes. Instead, wear shoes made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let your feet breathe.\n\n- Don't wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. If you frequently wear athletic shoes, alternate pairs so that the shoes can dry out. Give your shoes at least 24 hours to air out between wearings; if the odor doesn't go away, discard the shoes.\n\n- Always wear socks with closed shoes.\n\n(Those are all preventative measures.  If you still run into persistent problems, there are more aggressive treatments you can look into, like electrolysis.  For severe, persistent cases a nerve in the foot can even be cut.  For less severe cases, there are home remedies... like soaking your feet in strong, black tea for 30 minutes a day.)
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Here is my advice on that one. \n\nOne- Do not wear the same shoes everyday. This gives them a chance to dry out and all the baceria to die.\n\nTwo- Clean your feet well in between the toes with soap and water everyday, and make sure they are totally dry...even if your in a hurry.\n\nThree- The Gold Bond powder works good, as mentioned already.\n\nFour- Only wear cotton socks, they breathe better.\n\nFive- My son uses spray deoderant on his feet before he puts on socks....He swears by it...
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put socks on see if that helps. soak ur feet in warm water.\n\nhope this helps.
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first of all, buy better shoes. Second, take an anti-inflammatory ALL THE TIME. Just taking it when it hurts does not help the problem. Third, quit running and start walking for exercise. Shortening your stride will also help. You can strengthen those muscles by doing 30 toe-raises a day. Without the support of a wall, go from flat footed to up on your toes 30 times each day. Do so fairly slowly and let yourself back down JUST as slowly.
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My wife told me foot and leg cooling gel by "ALPEN SECRETS" thats what my wife uses hope it helps u , ps tea tree and mint
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Alcohol on a cotton ball and scrub, scrub away. It usually works. If not then nail file and scrap the skin...EASILY and that will definitely do it! Don't wear those shoes anymore!
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Try a lotion that's made specifically for cracked, dry feet. Look for an ingredient called "urea" (or "chemically synthesized urea"). That helps the skin keep moisture from escaping into the air, and it's been great on my elbows. Urea occurs naturally in our skin, but if we don't have enough, it may cause dry skin. Use it every day and within a week you'll be surprised at the difference. Urea is also used to treat eczema.
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try putting rubbing achol in the boot and putting your foot in. this will help the leather stretch. if that does not work then take them to a boot repair store and have them stretched
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1. Wash and dry your feet thoroughly every day\n2. Change your socks at least once a day\n3. Allow shoes to air out by using two pair of\n   shoes and wearing them on alternate days.\n4. There is nothing special about your feet. The\n   antiperspirant/deodorant that you use under\n   your arms will also work on your feet.\n5. Use foot powder.\n6. Consider Oder Eater or generic inserts\n7. Spray the inside of your shoes with Lysol Spray\n   then let dry overnight. Repeat weekly\n8. Use an oder elimination spray like Febreeze
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Foot spas and foot scrubs. If stubborn and hard use salicylic acid :-)