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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin And Cracks In Feet

Hello Sir,

Thanku for this opportunity. My Age is 31. My skin was very dry. And it seems to be shrinked not tight. Especially in winter, I suffer a lot with this dry skin. My foot is also very dry with cracks. Is there any remedy for that. Pls give ur suggession.

Thanku

Regards
Mon, 19 Jan 2015
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi,
you are suffering from xerosis and planter keratoderma .
it is an abnormal dryness of skin which gets worse in winter.
Treatments include:
Moisturizers, especially creams or lotions that contain urea and lactic acid
Topical steroids -- for areas that get very inflamed and itchy.
revention
Do not expose your skin to water more than needed.
Use cool bath water.
Choose gentle skin cleansers that are free of dyes and perfumes.

hope this is useful.
thanks
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Suggest Treatment For Dry Skin And Cracks In Feet

hi, you are suffering from xerosis and planter keratoderma . it is an abnormal dryness of skin which gets worse in winter. Treatments include: Moisturizers, especially creams or lotions that contain urea and lactic acid Topical steroids -- for areas that get very inflamed and itchy. revention Do not expose your skin to water more than needed. Use cool bath water. Choose gentle skin cleansers that are free of dyes and perfumes. hope this is useful. thanks