Cracks on the heels are an unpleasant and often occurring problem, especially in the summer. Such injuries are usually very painful and cause discomfort when walking. Undoing the legs, removing the dead, coarse skin, applying softening and moisturizing creams helps to ease the condition and accelerate healing, but often requires the use of special medicines from cracks on the heels.
Folk remedies against cracks on the heels
Baths with soda and soap
Ingredients:
- water - 2 liters;
- soda - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- household or tar soap - 1 tbsp. a spoon of shavings;
- ammonia - 1 teaspoon.
Preparation and use
Soda and soap are dissolved in hot water and immersed in the pelvis for 10-15 minutes. After the bath, the heels should be treated with a brush or pumice and moistened with a moisturizer.
Bath with herbs
Ingredients:
- St. John's wort - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- calendula - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- chamomile - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- water - 1,5-2 liters.
Preparation and use
Herbs pour a liter of boiling water, boil for 5 minutes and insist for half an hour, then pour the prepared infusion, pour into the basin, add the boiling water, so that the water is warm, but not hot, and lower the legs for 15-20 minutes.
Similar baths are a fairly effective tool against cracks on the heels. They soften the skin, reduce pain and accelerate healing.
Ointment from cracks with propolis
Ingredients:
- propolis - 20 g;
- vegetable oil (preferably olive or any other unrefined) - 100 ml;
- vitamin A (oily solution) - 1 teaspoon;
- vitamin E (oily solution) - 1 teaspoon.
Preparation and use
Propolis is placed in a glass or ceramic dish, poured with oil and warmed in a water bath, stirring regularly, until dissolved. After dissolving propolis, the ointment is removed from the fire, vitamins are added and mixed thoroughly. Ready ointment is stored in the refrigerator and lubricate it with cracks 2 times a day. This agent has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties and is very suitable for accelerating the healing of cracks on the heels.
Compress of glycerin with apple cider vinegar
Ingredients:
- apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- glycerin - 3 tbsp. spoons.
Preparation and use
Ready mixture is applied to the heels, top is applied cellophane and fixed with socks. The compress is left for 1 hour, after which the feet need to be washed and greased with a fat cream. Such compresses are done no more often than once in 2-3 days, and they are contraindicated in the presence of deep cracks.
Pharmacy products from cracks on the heels
Consider the funds that are fashionable to buy at the pharmacy, and which are best suited for cracks on the heels:
- Medical glue BF-6. It pulls the crack and protects from additional contamination.
- Ointment of calendula. It has disinfecting and antiseptic properties.
- Solcoseryl ointment. A drug that accelerates regeneration, which promotes faster healing.
- Panthenol. Has a healing and easy analgesic effect.
Before applying any ointment, the legs should be steamed and treated with pumice stone.