It is the skin’s job to protect underlying tissue from external

stressors. The outermost visible layer of the skin is called

the epidermis and functions as the body’s external shield.

The epidermis contains cells that produce keratin

– a sulphurous, fibrous protein that helps make skin strong

and resistant to wear. New keratin-containing cells are

produced continually in the epidermis. These cells slowly

move upward toward the surface of the skin. The closer to

the surface they get, the flatter they become, before they

eventually die. These dead cells remain on the surface of

the skin as a protective layer until they are replaced by new

cells from below and are shed. On average, this process

takes three to four weeks. The thickness of the epidermis

depends on where on the body it is located. Skin surfaces

that are subject to extra wear and tear, such as the palms of

the hands and soles of the feet, have a thicker epidermis.

2. What Are the Symptoms?

Diabetics very often suffer from dry skin, calluses and corns

on their feet as well as heel fissures. As many as 8 out of

10 diabetics are affected and the problems worsen with

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age. It is therefore doubly important that diabetics take

good care of their feet.

When the skin’s natural cell renewal process is

disrupted in some way, it can no longer shed dead skin

cells and these form a hard layer. When this happens the

skin becomes dry and calluses appear, which, in turn,

may lead to painful cracking. The skin’s appearance also

changes. Callused skin is often yellow or brownish in colour.

If they develop, heel fissures can be very painful. Left

untreated, the condition may worsen and the cracks may

become infected.

There are several factors that affect the development

of heel fissures and it is more common for fissures to

develop during the winter months and with age. When feet

are subjected to excessive strain, such as through standing

for long periods, using shoes with open heels and/or being

overweight, the increased pressure placed on the skin

makes it more prone to cracking.

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Ingredients:

Aqua, Urea, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Glycolic

Acid, Panthenol, Glycerin, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer,

PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Methyl Glucose

Sesquistearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Octyldodecanol, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Saccharide Isomerate (Pentavitin ®), Hyaluronic Acid, Caprylyl

Glycol, Squalane, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Retinyl

Palmitate, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate.

Footmender contains no perfumes or ingredients of

animal origin. Thanks to its unique formula and packaging,

Footmender does not contain any preservatives.

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