Concern · Cracked Heels
Expert Care for Hand and Foot Skin Concerns
Comprehensive dermatological care for hand and foot skin health.
Own Skin Dermatology & Advanced Aesthetics · Camp, Pune
- Diagnosis before treatment, always
- Plans built for Indian skin and hair types
- Camp, Pune · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
Understanding the concern
Hand and foot skin care
The skin on the hands and feet is exposed to constant stress, pressure, friction and environmental factors, making it vulnerable to a range of dermatological concerns, cracked heels, corns and calluses, warts, pigmentation, thickened or rough skin, and skin issues associated with diabetes.
While some conditions appear minor at first, they can cause discomfort, cosmetic concern or complications if left untreated. Dermatological evaluation identifies the underlying cause and guides treatment.
Possible causes
Causes of cracked heels
Several internal and external factors may contribute to this concern.
- 01Dry skin and reduced moisture in the heel
- 02Repeated friction or pressure from footwear
- 03Prolonged standing or walking
- 04Viral infection (warts)
- 05Sun exposure or post-inflammatory pigmentation
- 06Diabetes and reduced skin healing
Types
Common hand and foot concerns
- 01
Cracked heels and thickened skin
Dry, thickened skin at the heel that develops fissures, sometimes painful or prone to infection.
- 02
Warts
Rough, raised viral growths on the hands, fingers or soles; plantar warts can be painful when walking.
- 03
Corns and calluses
Thickened, hardened skin from repeated friction or pressure on the toes, soles or footwear pressure points.
- 04
Pigmentation on hands and feet
Dark patches or uneven tone from sun exposure, friction, inflammation or skin conditions.
- 05
Diabetes-related skin concerns
Dry or cracked skin, delayed wound healing, infection risk and thickened pressure areas that need monitoring.
Treatment options
Solutions at Own Skin
Dermatologist-led solutions tailored to your skin type, concern severity and underlying causes.
At Own Skin, every treatment plan is personalised after a detailed skin analysis to ensure safety and long-term results.
Medi-Facials
Clinician-planned facials, matched to your skin's state.
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Chemical Peels
Controlled resurfacing selected for your skin type.
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Medical Acne Treatment
A structured medical plan for active acne and marks.
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Advanced Vitiligo Care
Stabilise activity first, then work towards repigmentation.
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Your treatment journey
From first consultation to review
A structured pathway, so you know what happens at every visit.
Your dermatologists
Assessed and supervised by a dermatologist.
Dr. Ankita Shah
MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dr. Shanvi Jadhav
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Dr. Rohan Doshi
MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy)
Every plan at Own Skin begins with a dermatologist's assessment of your skin, history and goals, the treatment, settings and session spacing are decided from that, not from a menu.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Related concerns
Get cracked heels assessed by a dermatologist in Camp, Pune.
- Clinic
- Camp, Pune
- Timings
- Monday to Sunday · 11:00 AM – 07:00 PM
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Medically reviewed by Dr Ankita Shah, Lead Dermatologist · Last reviewed 11 March 2026. This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a recommendation. Suitability, session counts and outcomes vary between individuals and are confirmed only after clinical assessment.