Chasms
You may recognise this: dry cracks in your heels that are becoming increasingly sensitive. At first, the skin just feels a bit dry or hard. But later on, the cracks can become deeper and cause pain when walking or standing. Sometimes, there may even be slight bleeding. This can make moving around less comfortable, and you may start to walk differently to avoid the pain.
What is it?
Cracks are fissures in the skin. They usually occur in dry or thickened skin with a lot of calluses. Cracks mainly occur on the heels. These are also known as heel cracks.
When the skin becomes dry and less supple, it can crack more easily. Deep cracks can be painful when moving or putting weight on the foot.
