What Causes Dry, Cracked Heels with Thickened Skin?
Disease description:
Last night, while washing my feet, I noticed that the soles were extremely dry and cracked. What causes dryness and cracking of the soles, along with thickened, hardened skin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gan Liqiang
Cracked, hardened skin on the soles of the feet may result from a fungal infection or from a deficiency of certain trace elements in the body. Poor peripheral circulation or slowed metabolism can also contribute to skin fissuring. In addition, eczema affecting the feet not only causes dryness and scaling but may also lead to symptoms such as blisters, erythematous patches, and pruritus.
