Cracked heels are a common problem that effect many people in soceity. There are many creams and lotions that claim to cure and treat cracked heels, but which ones are the best? First off, the best and strongest creams cannot be purchased from a drug store or Amazon. They are prescription creams and lotions that can only be prescribed by a Podiatrist. If your heels are bleeding with deep cracks, I highly recommend you see a Podiatrist to help treat your cracked heels.
Also, you need to use a pumice stone after you shower or bath on your cracked heels. Pumice stones are inexpensive and easy to use. They are a must for treating cracked heels.
Below I have listed what I believe are the best creams for treating cracked heels that can be bought over the counter. Before we begin understand none of these products will have flashy names such as Heel B Gone or something else to that effect. I choose strictly on the product.
Ammonium Lactate 12% cream- This cream is straight ammonium lactate, which is very effect at moisturizing dry skin. One of the main causes of cracked heels is dry skin. In fact you should not use a cream or lotion that does not have ammonium lactate as an ingredient, as it is a strong moisturizer. So if you suffer from severely dry skin this could be the cream to try for your cracked heels.
AmLactin 12% Moisturizing Lotion– Amlactin get its name from its two active ingredients: lactic acid and ammonium lactate. The lactic acid is effective because it can help debride some of the excess callous that forms on your heel. Most creams and lotions have these two as their main ingredient.