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Treatment for foot eczema..

Hi, I have got this eczema on my foot.Its dry,itchy and scaly.Please help me get rid of it.Could you also suggest some OTC ointments? Thank you, Saptami
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Hi.. Lactocalamine lotion can be used for local application... Alternatively vaseline petroleum jelly can be used.. Keep the affected area clean so that infection can be avoided..

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