When the surrounding skin is healthy and elastic, this is usually not a problem.
But when the skin becomes very dry and thick, it loses some of this elasticity.
The pressure can then cause the hardened skin to crack, causing complete heel cracks.
There are several things that can be for the problem, including:
Dry weather
Long downtime
Walking barefoot
Frequent use of flip-flops or backed sandals
Very hot showers
Excessive scrubbing
Naturally dry skin
Increased pressure on the heels
The Mayo Clinic notes that cracked corners often form when
