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I experiance lot of cracks on heels &lower side of my feet.this condition increases in summer.what can b done?pl.advice.
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Moisturizers...: Try a moisturizer with urea cream - something in the range of 20 to 40%.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Cracks: This is frequently a sign of chronic athlete's foot . Moisturizers alone won't help if fungus is involved . Try otc antifungals like lotrimin (clotrimazole) and others .
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