2. Nutritional Deficiencies
A lack of vitamins and minerals (such as iron), diabetes, and hypothyroidism can also cause dry skin.
3. Chronic Skin Conditions
Conditions such as psoriasis can contribute to dehydrated skin.
4. Environmental and Lifestyle Factors
Walking barefoot, wearing uncomfortable shoes, or using soap or harsh products can interfere with the proper functioning of foot health.
5. Prolonged Standing
Standing for long periods of time can cause the skin on your feet to harden, which in the long run leads to cracked heels. To prevent this, you should change your position frequently while wearing appropriate footwear.
6. Aging Skin
As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, becomes thick, dry, and scaly. The appearance of cracks in the skin on our feet can have a greater impact with age.
7. Obesity
Being overweight puts pressure on the fat pad under the heel. This can lead to an expansion of the pad, which, if the skin is not supple, can put pressure on the foot and expose cracks in the heel.
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