
My Husband Has Cracks In Heals, But It Seems To Be Different Than Normal Cracks

Question: Doctor,
My husband has cracks in heals, but it seems to be different than normal cracks. Kindly guide us
Regards
Jesintha
My husband has cracks in heals, but it seems to be different than normal cracks. Kindly guide us
Regards
Jesintha
Brief Answer:
Xerina cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
He can use a combination of glycolic acid and lactic acid cream ( Xerina) twice daily for 3 months.
This should help him.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you.
Xerina cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
He can use a combination of glycolic acid and lactic acid cream ( Xerina) twice daily for 3 months.
This should help him.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


I herewith upload the photos.
Brief Answer:
Psoriasis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is psoriasis.
Keep applying xerina cream in morning and apply ointment clobetasol in night.
This combination is to be used for two months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Psoriasis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and photographs.
It is psoriasis.
Keep applying xerina cream in morning and apply ointment clobetasol in night.
This combination is to be used for two months.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Thank you Doctor .
Kindly reply to the following
1.Is this genetic?
2. Can this be cured permanently?
3.will it spread to other parts?
4..what are the foods to be avoided/included
5.stress related? What is the root cause?
Regards,
Jesintha
Kindly reply to the following
1.Is this genetic?
2. Can this be cured permanently?
3.will it spread to other parts?
4..what are the foods to be avoided/included
5.stress related? What is the root cause?
Regards,
Jesintha
Brief Answer:
Omega 3 fatty acids
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes this is genetic
No, it can only be controlled with medication, there is no permanent cure.
Generally psoriasis of feet is limited and doesn't progress to other parts of body.
There is no need to avoid any food. Intake of food rich in omega 3 fatty acids such as flaxseed or dry fruits is helpful.
Yes it can be aggravated by stress. The cause is genetic and there is nothing an individual can do to stop it.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Omega 3 fatty acids
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Yes this is genetic
No, it can only be controlled with medication, there is no permanent cure.
Generally psoriasis of feet is limited and doesn't progress to other parts of body.
There is no need to avoid any food. Intake of food rich in omega 3 fatty acids such as flaxseed or dry fruits is helpful.
Yes it can be aggravated by stress. The cause is genetic and there is nothing an individual can do to stop it.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj


Brief Answer:
Continue with cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
The clinical appearance suggests psoriasis however definitive diagnosis can be done only by biopsy.
Continue with the cream, he should get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Continue with cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
The clinical appearance suggests psoriasis however definitive diagnosis can be done only by biopsy.
Continue with the cream, he should get relief.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. LAKSHMI

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