PlanB
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I use a pumice on water-softened, soaped skin, followed by Lotil (any pharmacist). Plus Lotil at night and first thing in the morning as well if not showering.
Cracked Heels
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Germolene "New Skin" sounds good but nobody recommends Superglue!
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The Germolene stuff is a brilliant fix (imho) for when you want some quick relief or need to stop bleeding, but it doesn't solve the underlying cause of the cracking - which is no doubt best addressed by the various recommended creams an' stuff to soften the skin.
I know that Superglue is used by some surgeons, and I have tried it (once) on heel cracks. The main problem I found is that the stuff sets very hard and inflexible: the glue joint eventually cracks and presents hard edges which cause more pain and bleeding.
By all means try it - but I think softness and flexibility is the key.
If anyone knows of a long-term cure - like a dietary supplement - I'm all ears ...
Germolene "New Skin" sounds good but nobody recommends Superglue!
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The Germolene stuff is a brilliant fix (imho) for when you want some quick relief or need to stop bleeding, but it doesn't solve the underlying cause of the cracking - which is no doubt best addressed by the various recommended creams an' stuff to soften the skin.
I know that Superglue is used by some surgeons, and I have tried it (once) on heel cracks. The main problem I found is that the stuff sets very hard and inflexible: the glue joint eventually cracks and presents hard edges which cause more pain and bleeding.
By all means try it - but I think softness and flexibility is the key.
If anyone knows of a long-term cure - like a dietary supplement - I'm all ears ...
Kilter
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For getting rid of hard skin you can't beat running on wet sand...few days of that and your feet will be lovely!
goosewing
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Builders suffer from cracked skin on finger tips and the remedy was to p*ss on em. I'm sure if you can get the aim right it'll work on your heels too.
Kilter
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With the greatest of respect, Susie darling, you can p*ss off with that idea! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
geoffatstanpit
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I read somewhere recently that a good cure for athlete's foot is to pee on your feet while you're waiting for the shower to come warm. Perhaps that would cure 2 problems at once if you were so afflicted?
gonad
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neutrogena cream is by far the best
goosewing
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Sorry Kilter but it wasn't something i've tried, i exfoliate then massage with cocoa butter. I was wondering if chapped.........no best not go there /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif