Diabetes can cause skin fissures in many ways. One of the primary culprits is nerve damage, also known as diabetic neuropathy, which affects the nerves in the feet. This nerve loss can impair ...

While it’s not the sexiest topic, for runners, dry, cracked heels can be more than a nuisance—they can dampen your weekly mileage. Small fissures in the skin can deepen and become painful cracks, ...