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Skin cracks (Fissures)<\/h1>\n

Skin fissures (ragades, Greek) occur when the elasticity of the skin decreases and the skin is stretched. Fissures on the feet can cause pain both while walking and during rest.<\/p>\n

Healthy skin is smooth, elastic, and highly resilient. The development of fissures is usually preceded by hyperkeratosis, which is often accompanied by inflammation. Skin fissures may be superficial, but they can also extend down to the dermis. They may be moist and may even bleed.<\/p>\n

Their length may vary from one millimeter to one centimeter or more, and their shape resembles a wedge. On the surface of the skin they appear wider, while deeper in the tissue they become narrower.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/jalakliinik.ee\/en\/book-online\/” button_text=”Book a consultation” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button First” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#2ea3f2″ button_bg_color=”#ffffff” button_border_color=”#2ea3f2″ button_icon_color=”#2ea3f2″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” global_module=”9015″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]Causes of skin fissures<\/strong>
\nSkin fissures develop for various reasons. Most often they are caused by a combination of several factors. They may occur due to excessive keratinization of the skin, hereditary predisposition, or acquired skin defects.
\nFissures are generally classified as \u201cmoist\u201d or \u201cdry,\u201d which confirms that both excessively moist and excessively dry skin have a tendency to crack.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font_size=”18″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”20px|20px|20px|20px” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]In rare cases, fissures may extend into the subcutaneous tissue or even reach the bone.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

Moist skin fissures<\/strong><\/p>\n

These fissures often develop due to occupational or environmental factors, such as working in a humid environment or wearing rubber boots (for example, in saunas or greenhouses). They may also be associated with excessive sweating of the feet (plantar hyperhidrosis).<\/p>\n

Closed footwear or shoes made from non-breathable materials can worsen the problem. The skin becomes softened (macerated) and eventually cracks. This type of fissure most often appears between the toes and on the soles, especially in the areas of the main toe joints.<\/p>\n

“Dry skin fissures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dry fissures typically occur in dry skin, when the production of sebum is insufficient and sweating is reduced.
This condition is frequently observed in extensive hyperkeratosis of the feet.<\/p>\n

Sweating disorders may occur in conditions such as:<\/p>\n