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Cracks in foot
I am having a lot of problem, the skin of my foot area has dried up at most places, u can see the patches of dry skin everywhere. now below my toes the skin has cracked and it pains a lot when I walk. Similarly there are such cracks or cuts developed at some part of foot which makes it very painful for me when I walk. It's just like somebody had cut it with the blade. Please help me I am in lots of pain
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Dr. Asmita Dhekne Chebbi
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please stop using hard sole footwear and switch to something softer. Soak your feet in warm water with salt every night for 15 mins. After wiping dry please apply ointments containing salicylic acid.
Drink plenty of oral fluids
Wear closed footwear
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