The skin is a barrier between the body and the environment, and any stress imposed by the environment can affect it. Cracked heels are a common foot problem, generally occurring in hot tropical climates, but also in summer and winter in the temperate countries. Heels crack from excessive water loss from the skin, causing it to dry out (Figures 1 and 2). The corneous layer then prematurely fl akes off and cracks develop on the skin surface. For prevention, it is necessary to hydrate the skin when the fi ssures will then slowly heal.

Main Research: Zafarizal Aldrin Azizul Hassan