Cracked Heels? Do This at Home | Podiatrist Approved

Podiatrist Guide to Healing Cracked Heels & Calluses Are you struggling with thick, painful heel calluses or deep cracks (fissures) that make walking uncomfortable? In today’s video, Dr. Richard and Dr. Blanchette (Board Certified Podiatrists and Foot & Ankle Surgeons) dive deep into the science of why your heels crack and, more importantly, how to fix them for good! From high arches to "fat pad atrophy," we explain the root causes and provide a step-by-step at-home maintenance routine to get that "baby soft" skin back. In this video, you’ll learn: • The "Tree Branch" Effect: Why dry skin loses elasticity and cracks. • 5 Surprising Causes: Including systemic conditions like Diabetes and Hypothyroidism. • In-Office vs. At-Home Care: What a surgical debridement looks like and how to safely use a pumice stone. • The "Ultimate Cream Cocktail": The 3-ingredient mix (Urea 40%, Glycerin, and Petroleum Jelly) that actually works. • Pro Tips & Tools: How to use Tuli’s heel cups, gel socks, and even how to tape your heel for instant relief. FREE RESOURCE 🎁 Don't worry about taking notes! We’ve created a FREE PDF Guide with all the treatments and tips mentioned in this video. 👉 https://sites.google.com/view/stepsis... SHOP OUR RECOMMENDATIONS 🛍️ Find the glass pumice stone, Urea cream, heel cups, and moisturizing socks mentioned in this video on our Amazon Storefront: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/stepsiste... Medical Disclaimer: The information in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. If you have diabetes, poor circulation, or neuropathy, please consult a healthcare professional before attempting at-home treatments. If you found this helpful, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to support our channel! It helps us keep making free educational content for you. #FootHealth #CrackedHeels #Podiatrist #StepSistersDPM #HeelCallus #SkincareRoutine #MedicalEdutainment #FootCareTips #callustreatment #callus #callusremoval #heelpain Timestamps: 00:25 What causes heel callus and cracked heels 01:11 How high arches can cause heel calluses 01:30 Which systemic conditions can cause heel calluses 01:47 Fat pad atrophy 02:13 Open back shoes can create heel callus 02:47 Can weather change affect heel callus 03:22 In office heel callus shaving 04:37 Pumice stone 05:01 Best creams for cracked heels 05:53 Best shoes for heel callus 06:32 Custom orthotics 06:58 Taping for fat pad atrophy and heel pain 07:54 Fat pad injection 08:46 Systemic treatment 09:01 Best products for heel callus and cracked heels 09:05 Tuli’s heel cup 09:27 Miayoho heel protector 09:51 Gel heel cups 010:14 Teawoo moisturizing heel socks _____________________________ Stepsisters DPM 👣 – Board-certified podiatrists sharing expert foot and ankle education, treatment tips, and injury prevention advice. We cover foot pain, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, bunions, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, ankle sprains, sports injuries, and diabetic foot care. Better steps. Better life. #Podiatry #FootDoctor #FootCare #FootHealth #StepsistersDPM