What to do about cracked heels

Heel chapping if caused by dry eczema can be used emollient, caused by ringworm can be used antifungal ointment.
1. dry eczema: if there is dry eczema, there will be the phenomenon of dry cracked heels, usually should pay attention to avoid the use of stimulating too strong toiletries, you can use emollients and other relief, such as glycerin, petroleum jelly and so on.
2. Tinea pedis: If there is a fungal infection, there will be heel chapping, itching and other phenomena, you can use antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole cream, at the same time, you can use exfoliators such as salicylic acid ointment. Vaseline ointment can be used on the chapped area.
If there is a chapped heel, you should go to the hospital in a timely manner, and pay attention to the use of the above drugs in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.