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Heel pressure sores

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Flutterby345 Wed 22-Oct-25 16:50:32

Have grans got any brilliant ideas about how to avoid this? I have to sleep most of the time on my back and skin on feet is very dry. I have tried all sorts of heel sore bootees none of which were much good. Last night I resorted to hanging my feet off the end of the bed but then the edge of the mattress cut into my ankles. Any suggestions or recommendations?

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Nurseundercover Sat 25-Oct-25 10:46:33

I was always taught there are specific creams for specific areas of the body. Moisturising foot creams containing urea are excellent for dry skin on heals. I wouldn’t use sudacrem as this is essentially zinc oxide which can be drying. Whatever you decide to use please take care when taking a bath or shower, as this can pose a slip risk. Always wear socks after moisturising, this can help prevent a build up of moisturiser on your bedding or footwear.
Ensure you keep your feet warm and cosy too. Wishing you well.

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