*SKIN FISSURES 🦶* These are areas of dried, cracked skin that thicken over time. They appear as tiny cuts or cracks in the skin. The surrounding skin is usually thickened and calloused. They most often occur on very dry areas of the skin like the heels, fingertips, and between the toes. 🤔 *Causes* :- Cracked skin always begins as dry skin. As the skin becomes thick and calloused over time, it loses elasticity, and tiny cracks form. Left untreated, these cracks can deepen and lead to bleeding and infection. ❄️ *Weather* : Living in a cold, dry climate can be drying to your skin and raise your risk of skin fissures. 🫴 *Overuse* : Any area of skin that is continually used or washed is at a higher risk of becoming dry. 💦 *Water exposures:* Frequent exposure to water, such as handwashing, can dry out your skin and raise your risk of experiencing eczema and cracking. 🥗 *Nutritional deficiencies* : Vitamin deficiencies can lead to dry, itchy skin that does not heal as quickly as healthy skin. *🧴Treatment* :- you can apply Humectants (glycerine  ,urea) , Occlusives (bee wax, mineral oil), Emolients, Emollients like lanolin and propylene glycol linoleate act as lubricants that fill in the crevices between skin cells. *Home Remedies to keep skin moisturized* You can apply olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, Oat Oil, almond oil etc.