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What Causes Chronic Dryness Of The Heels?
I am a 78 year old male. In very good health overall. For about 4 months I have noticed that the flesh on the bottoms of both feet are very dry. For three days now both of my heels are very dry and crusty. Both of my heels are sore (no pain) when I walk. I can walk barefoot on carpet and when I touch a light switch to turn a light on or off, the static electricity sparks about a 1/4 inch. What do you think my problem could be?
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Welcome to HCM. I would like to know about your details such as whether you have sensation in the foot or not, any ulcer in the foot, did u smoke cigarettes , etc. You will need to visit your doctor and get sone tests done as your condition may be due to diabetes, peripheral arterial disease etc
Welcome to HCM. I would like to know about your details such as whether you have sensation in the foot or not, any ulcer in the foot, did u smoke cigarettes , etc. You will need to visit your doctor and get sone tests done as your condition may be due to diabetes, peripheral arterial disease etc
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