• Sanjana Sharad Ugale
• Sanket Kailas Thorat
• Prof. Ashwini Vishnu Tagad

Splits or fissures in the skin's surface, known as heel fissures, can occur as a result of xerosis or anhidrosis and may or may not be accompanied by hyperkeratosis. Fissures may become painful when they penetrate deeply into the dermis. The rim of the heel is typically where callus development occurs. The skin is often dry, although it may have a thick callus that causes patches of discoloured skin, particularly along the inside edge of the heel, that are yellow or dark brown in colour. Not only is it a sign of overexposure or inadequate hydration, but it also suggests neglect of proper foot care. This review offers many non-surgical methods, topical adhesives, home cures, and cosmetic treatments for heel fissures. The frequency of foot issues additionally. Numerous skin biophysical characteristics and their corresponding measurements. It is described how the fissure is classified based on the measurement of the xerosis assessment score.

Anhidrosis, callus, cracks, dry skin, emollient, heel fissures, hyperkeratosis, moisturizer, xerosis

"Overview of Heel Fissure and Their Management", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no.a468-a472, March-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403060.pdf

"Overview of Heel Fissure and Their Management", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 3, page no. ppa468-a472, March-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2403060.pdf