The podiatrist's advice on cracked heels

Athlete's foot, nail fungus and cracked heels. It may not sound like a huge problem, but for the person affected it is very painful and something that is reminded at every step. But it is quite easy to counter. Here you get good advice and tips from Carola Richardson, medical podiatrist who is passionate about good foot health.

- It is so important to take care of your feet, they will carry us throughout your life, but at the same time they are easy to forget. Once you have started to have problems, you need patience, the right efforts and good products to get rid of them. There is a big profit in doing the right thing from the beginning, for example to be able to avoid strong drugs, says Carola Richardson, who also holds courses for podiatrists about nail and skin fungus. In recent years, in her professional practice, she has seen an increase in, above all, foot and nail fungus. - I think it may be because we exercise and do more sports. It is also twice as common in men. The absolute greatest risk of infection is found in public showers and bathhouses. It is warm and humid there, the fungal spores thrive in that environment and the infection spreads easily.

This way you get healthy and beautiful feet

- Regular foot baths , preferably with BIOpH+ Footcare, which treats and builds healthy feet.
- Lubricate with a foot salve with good ingredients.
- Do not file and sand too much, it triggers the skin to create calluses.
- Do regular foot care with a medical podiatrist. The first step to healthy feet

The first step to healthy feet

Taking care of your feet has never been easier. Regular foot baths with BIOpH+ lay the foundation for avoiding problems and provide positive results for those who have problems with, for example, athlete's foot, heel cracks and calluses.

It is almost impossible to see with the naked eye that, for example, dry feet and flaky patches of skin are fungi, the symptoms are similar to both eczema and psoriasis. A first step is to use BIOpH+ Footcare. The foot bath relieves the symptoms regardless of whether the person has fungus or not. BIOpH+ is effective, biodegradable and a safe product without side effects, all according to clinical studies. Many people who see symptoms of what they believe to be fungus begin treating with medication on their own. But it will be ineffective if it is not actually a fungus and the result is that you have used strong agents unnecessarily with the risks of side effects that medicines entail.

- I'm really passionate about this fungus, says Carola Richardson, who also trains future podiatrists about athlete's foot.

- It is so important to act immediately so that the problems do not develop into moccasin fungus that covers the entire sole of the foot or goes up into the nails.
She explains that the fungus is a parasite that significantly deteriorates the quality of the skin and can also lead to cracks. With BIOpH+ medical technology products for foot care, you relieve the symptoms regardless of whether you have athlete's foot or not. If you do not get the desired effect after regular use, it may be good to get a diagnosis. It is relatively easy to do, either with a so-called DNA test at a medical podiatrist or with a culture at the health center.

- My most important advice is to keep the skin on the feet healthy and likewise the nails. Take a therapeutic foot bath , file appropriately and lubricate with a good foot ointment - that's the basis. If you still have problems, seek help from a medical podiatrist.

Counteract heel cracks with foot bath and cream

The basis for avoiding skin problems on the feet is whole skin and whole nails. Create a good habit of taking a nice foot bath on the TV sofa or why not in the home office? File a little just right and lubricate with a good foot cream. But despite good habits, problems can still arise, for example cracked heels, which can be extremely painful.
In winter, you can get cracked heels because of the drier air. In the summer, they can occur due to wearing shoes without a heel cap, which causes the heel to "float out" and form cracks.

- Cracks that do not heal can also be caused by a fungal infection. A recommendation is therefore to use BIOpH+ foot bath which cleans and exfoliates the skin. It softens, effectively relieves calluses, kills microorganisms and keeps the feet healthy and prevents various problems that can occur on the feet, says Carola Richardson, medical podiatrist.
She also recommends using shoes with a heel cap, even on the slippers indoors, which keeps the heel in place and reduces the risk of cracks occurring.

- If it is a deep crack that does not want to heal despite foot baths , lubrication and good foot hygiene, it may be time to get help from a medical podiatrist who can clean, remove hard edges and tape the crack.
Our entire skin is also affected by what we eat and drink, so is the skin on our feet.

- The skin feels good from vegetable oils such as olive oil and plenty of water. Moisture from the inside is a way to keep the skin and feet in good shape, says Carola Richardson.

Best way to prevent and relieve cracked heels

• Make it a habit to take foot baths with BIOpH+ a few times a week - it dissolves calluses, kills microorganisms and speeds up healing.
• Lubricate, lubricate, lubricate - with a high-quality foot cream.
• If you have a bad crack - take a foot bath and carefully remove hard edges and lubricate again.
• If the crack is deep, a podiatrist may need to tape the crack.
• Use both shoes and slippers indoors that have a heel cap that holds the heel together.
• The skin on the feet is also affected by what you eat and whether you drink enough water.