Soften instead of aggressively removing
Apply cream to clean, dry skin and focus on thickened areas without placing it inside wounds. Avoid blades or cutting because a small injury can become painful or infected.
Night-time hydration and protection
After the cream absorbs, a clean cotton sock may help if comfortable and not excessively occlusive. Backless footwear and prolonged standing can increase pressure at the heel edge.
When to pause acids
Do not use urea or lactic acid on bleeding cracks or active inflammation. If a product causes strong persistent stinging, wash it off and pause until skin safety is clear.
