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Dry, Redness, Peeling In Right Foot, Breakout Of Pimple Kind On Chin. No Help From Ointments. Thoughts?

My right foot has been peeling for several months. I don't notice any oozing or smell, just peeling, but it reminds me of being very dry. I have tried coconut oil, vasoline, ointments of all sorts and it doesn't seem to go away. There is a little redness of the top of my foot as well. In addition, not sure if it is related, but I have had a breakout on my chin line as if I'm a teenager. Pimples of sorts, I can't seem to get rid of them either. Again using all types of things to stop. Some go away, then others appear. Any thoughts.
posted on Sat, 13 Jul 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

This seems to be some superficial bacterial infection of the skin.

you may need a course of antibiotic to cure the infection.

You need to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and a speedy recovery.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Manjula R's  Response
hi.. thanks for using HCM,
you have crack foot..
this may happen due to the deficiency of vitamins/exposure to cold weather/unhygiene..
see your dermatalogist for the cream with exfoliation and emoliants..
use socks every day, maintain good hygiene of the foot...
start multivitamin with minerals..
all the very best..
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Dry, Redness, Peeling In Right Foot, Breakout Of Pimple Kind On Chin. No Help From Ointments. Thoughts?

Hello, This seems to be some superficial bacterial infection of the skin. you may need a course of antibiotic to cure the infection. You need to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and a speedy recovery.