Question 1

type 1diabetic. skin on bottom of second toe rough and cracked open. whats the best waycto treat it. dr appt on 2/6. ?

Accepted Answer

Cracked open skin: Nice to know how long this has been going on. It could be a fungal infection (athlete's foot, for example), or as a result of a new pair of shoes. Try a bit of aquaphor healing ointment (no financial interest!) 2 or 3 times daily. This may help.

Question 2

my big toe on the inner side has dried,cracked skin and is cracked open,deep and long. doesn't seem like its getting better at all?

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: Very likely an athlete's foot infection. Try an OTC cream like Lamisil (terbinafine) for 2 weeks

Question 3

i have dry cracked skin in my big toes. it started out as just flaky skin but now its spread and i have small bumps on the side of one of them. help!

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: Athletes feet starts as dry skin and and lead to cracking and some skin changes that you are complaining about. It is caused by fungus, called tinea pedis. You can try an over-the-counter anti-fungal cream for athletes feet. Be sure to apply it twice a day

Question 4

cracked skin between pinky toe and very moist and clammy. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

?fungus: Fungal skin infections are common in this area, and can be easily treated.  Get the site looked at and get properly diagnosed and treated.  Good luck.

Question 5

wht can i do to heal the crack skin under my pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Fungal issue: Usually the cracking underneath the toes are due to fungus. Fungal creams will help. If there is not fungus then try to leave it alone as much as possible to let it heal by itself. If it does not heal see your podiatrist.

Question 6

i'm not sure if i have a cut under my big toe, or if its just cracked skin. it's something that comes and goes, butcauses a lot of pain and discomfort. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Skin Fissures: Most skin softeners are inadequate when treating stubborn heel callus and heel fissures. A urea based cream or sal acid based cream is necessary to soften these thick calluses. Periodic debridement with a pumice stone or callus file is also a must. You can even glue fissures together with crazy glue.

Question 7

hi

i have really dry skin under my feet. its not on my heels but more on the middle and between my toes. sometimes its cut and cracked. what could be the cause and issue and what can i do to make it better?

kind regards,

Accepted Answer

Cracked skin: Make sure to be you change work shoes daily if there is any tendency fir foot or shoe moisture to develop. Of course the same applies to Sox. Apply moisturizing lotion to you foot soles after bathing while feet are still moist. This traps band preserves some of the protective skin oils. White cotton Sox are best for w work.

Question 8

my 5 year old skin under her toes is cracked and peeling even after applying sbr cream at night. been doing this for 7 days and not getting better?

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection?: When dry skin does not respond to creams, especially in the feet, it might be a sign that it is a fungal infection. Try a spray which contains antifungal ingredients in an oil base. Spray it on the feet and let it soak in for 10 minutes before walking. Do this 2-3 times a day for 5 days and see if that helps.

Question 9

pale white cracked skin in-between toes. very itchy!

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: Dry between your toes well after you bathe. Buy an OTC    spray to control the fungus. Use absorbent- not all cotton socks to wick away perspiration. Make sure you dry out your shoes everyday if you sweat a lot.

Question 10

pale white skin in-between toes, appears to have a hole on it. looks deep (crack on skin?) , no pain. very itchy!!

Accepted Answer

Could  be: Athletes foot/fungus vs psoriasis, eczema. Trial of over the counter antifungals could be used before being seen in person for further management. See your doctor if no better. Good luck

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Type 1diabetic. skin on bottom of second toe rough and cracked open. whats the best waycto treat it. dr appt on 2/6. ?

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My big toe on the inner side has dried,cracked skin and is cracked open,deep and long. doesn't seem like its getting better at all?

A member asked:

I have dry cracked skin in my big toes. it started out as just flaky skin but now its spread and i have small bumps on the side of one of them. help!

A member asked:

Cracked skin between pinky toe and very moist and clammy. what could this be?

A member asked:

Wht can i do to heal the crack skin under my pinky toe?

A member asked:

I'm not sure if i have a cut under my big toe, or if its just cracked skin. it's something that comes and goes, butcauses a lot of pain and discomfort. what should i do?

A member asked:

Hi i have really dry skin under my feet. its not on my heels but more on the middle and between my toes. sometimes its cut and cracked. what could be the cause and issue and what can i do to make it better? kind regards,

A member asked:

My 5 year old skin under her toes is cracked and peeling even after applying sbr cream at night. been doing this for 7 days and not getting better?

A member asked:

Pale white cracked skin in-between toes. very itchy!

A member asked:

Pale white skin in-between toes, appears to have a hole on it. looks deep (crack on skin?) , no pain. very itchy!!

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