Dry cracked and skinned heels may be caused by tinea pedis, palmoplantar keratosis, simple dry skin, etc. According to the cause, suitable ointment (e.g. terbinafine cream, salicylic acid, vitamin E ointment) should be chosen for treatment. 1. For tinea pedis caused by fungal infection, diet should be light, avoiding spicy and stimulating food; external use of miconazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine cream and other antifungal drugs; hyperkeratotic type or poor efficacy of external use of medicines, can be combined with oral fluconazole and other antifungal drugs. 2. For palmoplantar keratosis, salicylic acid and retinoic acid ointment can be used externally to soften the keratin and relieve the discomfort. 3. If you are in dry conditions for a long time, it may also lead to a lack of moisture in the skin of the feet and cause dry cracked heels, you can use vitamin E ointment or petroleum jelly, usually to strengthen the moisturizing work. There are other reasons for dry cracked heels, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital in time, a clear diagnosis, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment.