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Creams from cracks on the heels

Alexey Portnov, medical expert
Last reviewed: 17.10.2021

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There are many different methods known to get rid of rough and cracked skin on the feet. This is both affordable alternative recipes, and expensive salon facilities. In addition, practically in any pharmaceutical network there is an opportunity to buy a medical cream from cracks on the heels. This is a very convenient external tool, and, besides, it is not very expensive. However, there are several dozens of such creams - how to make the right choice and choose a cheap and effective drug? Perhaps our material will help you with this.

Indications for the use of creams from cracks on the heels

External creams and other means from cracks on the heels should be used in such situations:

with excessive dryness of the skin surface on the feet, and especially in the heel area;
with neglected coarse dry calluses (the so-called " natoptysha ");
with cracks in the skin;
with small wounds and scuffs of the skin.

Most of the external preparations intended for use with cracks on the heels have a restoring, antifungal and antimicrobial ability. Thanks to such means, cracks gradually tighten, the formation of calluses is prevented, the surface skin layer softens.

Creams from cracks can sometimes be used for preventive purposes.

Names of creams from cracks on the heels

Cream Healer
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Cream from cracks, actively moisturizes due to the presence of urea in the composition. Softens, heals wounds, eliminates the feeling of fatigue.
Use of creams against cracks on the heels during pregnancy	Allowed for use in the absence of allergy to components.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergic reactions.
Side effects	Not observed.
Method of application of creams from cracks on the heels	Use once a day, after cleaning the skin, preferably at night.
Overdose	No observations.
Interactions with other drugs	Interactions have not been studied.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep at t ° from +5 to + 25 ° C, up to 2 years.

Cream Ambulance
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Cream-balm with an active liposome-emulsion complex, supplemented with herbal natural ingredients (oils, extracts, vitamins).
Use of creams against cracks on the heels during pregnancy	Allowed under the supervision of a doctor.
Contraindications to use	Hypersensitivity to the constituent ingredients of the drug.
Side effects	Rarely - allergic manifestations.
Method of using creams against cracks on the heels	Use up to 3 times a day on clean skin of heels, until the problem is completely eliminated.
Overdose	Not fixed.
Interaction with other drugs	Not detected.
Conditions and shelf life	Keep at t ° from +5 to + 25 ° C, up to 3 years.

Cream Fulelex
Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties	Therapeutic cream from cracks on the heels. Contains soybean and coconut oil, urea, extract from horse chestnut, menthol.
Use of creams against cracks on the heels of pregnancy	Used only under the supervision of a doctor.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergy to the components of the cream.
Side effects	Allergic manifestations.
Method of applying creams against cracks on the heels	Apply daily, 1-2 times, on a dry and cleansed skin.
Possibility of overdose	Not noted.
Interactions with other medications	Not noted.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep at normal temperature, up to 2 years.

Cream Scholl (Scholl)
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	The composition of the cream includes carbamide, which favors the natural moistening of the skin. The drug has a natural composition that helps to restore the surface and deep layers of the skin. Provides an effect already during the first week of use.
Use of creams against cracks on the heels during pregnancy	Allowed to use.
Contraindications for use	With caution - with diabetes.
Side effects	The cream is hypoallergenic, side effects are not detected.
Method of application of creams from cracks on the heels	Use for rubbing twice a day, until the cracks on the heels and on the corns are eliminated.
Overdose	No information.
Interactions with other drugs	Not observed.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store at room temperature, up to 3 years.

Gewol cream
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Therapeutic cream, eliminates cracks on the heels, fights against a fungal infection. Eliminates the itching.
Use of creams against cracks on the heels during pregnancy	There are no recommendations for use without the prior permission of the doctor.
Contraindications for use	Hypersensitivity of the body.
Side effects	Rarely - allergic manifestations.
Method of application of creams from cracks on the heels	The cream is used daily, up to 3 times a day. The course of therapy - until complete cure plus another 1 month to fix the effect.
Overdose	Impossible.
Interactions with other drugs	No information.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep in hard-to-reach places for children. Shelf life - 2 years.

Cream Zorka
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	A veterinary drug approved for external use to treat dry and cracked skin. The main component of the cream is Florazine.
Use of creams against cracks on the heels during pregnancy	There are no studies on the use of this cream during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Contraindications for use	Propensity to allergy.
Side effects	Allergic manifestations.
Method of application of creams from cracks on the heels	Apply the cream on a dry and clean skin, up to 2 times a day.
Overdose	Not described.
Interactions with other drugs	No information.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep in normal conditions, up to 2 years.

What are the most effective creams from cracks on the heels?

In fact, all these creams have the expected positive effect, if you follow the rules that will help to cope with the causes that caused the appearance of cracks on the heels:

avoid wearing uncomfortable shoes, especially without a "back";
if necessary, use a special silicone pad under the heel area;
Use moisturizers, avoid over drying the heels;
periodically, but not too often, to conduct a peeling of the foot;
to review the diet for adequate intake of vitamins;
establish a drinking regime: if there are no contraindications, it is advisable to drink 1.5-2 liters of water every day;
normalize the load on the lower limbs, do not overtighten them.

If you follow all the recommendations listed above, and also regularly use any of the above creams from the cracks on the heels, then within 2-3 weeks will come the long-awaited relief and healing. If the situation does not normalize, then it is recommended to see a doctor: perhaps, the causes of a crack - in a skin disease or metabolic disorders, which may require additional treatment.