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Back on August 16th, I wrote an article on heel fissures called “Fissures – Cracks in the Skin.” I received a comment from a reader, which is worth sharing. Gail wrote: “I just ready your most recent e-newsletter article about heel fissures. The most effective way my husband Sid and I have dealt with these when they occur is by super-glueing them together. They heal quickly and the pain is gone immediately. The hardest thing is reaching back to glue them (it's easier to have someone else do …

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Years ago I developed a fissure on one of my heels. It really hurt and took a long time to heel. You may be asking, what’s a fissure? There are several definitions, depending on the use of the word. Here’s the one that refers to skin: a break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane. These irritating cracks or splits in the skin are typically caused by wearing sandals, flip-flops, or going barefoot. They are common in the summer because our feet not covered as much …

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