What causes cracked heels (what causes a white patch on the heel)

In daily life, many people suffer from cracked heels. So what causes cracked heels? At the same time, when your heels are cracked, what kind of ointment is better to apply? Today I will give you a detailed introduction.

In daily life, many people suffer from cracked heels. So what causes cracked heels? At the same time, when your heels are cracked, what kind of ointment is better to apply? Today I will give you a detailed introduction.

First, what causes cracked heels?

First of all, cracked heels are usually caused by local external forces or long-term friction in life, which will eventually lead to local hyperplasia of the stratum corneum, resulting in hyperplasia and hypertrophy of the granular layer of the epidermis, which will lead to local dryness and hypertrophy, and dry skin can easily occur.

Secondly, if the patient's local hair follicles, sebaceous glands and/or sweat glands are in a state of atrophy, the decreased local moisturizing function will also aggravate the dryness and cracking of the heels. Therefore, in this case, moisturizing topical ointments can be used appropriately. At the same time, the primary disease should be actively treated. The primary diseases mainly include eczema or local fungal infections.

Second, what ointment to use for cracked heels

The patient's heels are dry and cracked due to local eczema or local tinea pedis, which causes damage to the local stratum corneum and then causes damage to the skin granular layer, which in turn causes cracks in the superficial dermis. Usually, patients can appropriately apply yellow acid mucopolysaccharide cream to the edges and middle of the cracks. In addition, if there is more severe exudation, appropriate external spraying of Kangfuxin liquid can be used.

If the patient has cracked heels, timely treatment should be sought. Appropriate application of medication to treat the disease can effectively alleviate the condition. In addition, the patient should maintain a relatively normal lifestyle, not stay up late, and should eat a light diet and eat some fresh fruits and vegetables appropriately, which can effectively improve immunity and disease resistance.