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Hi, I Have Severely Cracked Feet. It Has Become Real

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2020

Question: Hi,

I have severely cracked feet. It has become real worse (since working from home - as I do not wear shoes - with shoes, they would become soft) and at times are bleeding.

Due this this, I am walking all the time on my heels and my feet are aching badly probably because of this.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding cracked feet

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and noted your concern.

I suggest you to use a bland moisturizer e.g either vaseline or petrolatum, twice a day.
Over that you may use a topical antibiotic ointment like Fusidic acid 2% ointment or Mupirocin 2% ointment for the cracks to help them soften and close. Thereafter you may just continue with the moisturizer, regularly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Thank you... I will do the suggested.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you for writing to us.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng