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What causes cracks in your heels, and how to prevent? my l heel is very cracked, but r heel is smooth (since dvt in thigh of right leg)why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Just improper shoes: this is not related to dvt apply moisturiser,wear good cotton socks,soak in water,applt baby oil

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Stephen Sisselman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Foot fungus: White cracks in skin of feet could also be due to a skin fungus - tinea pedis - or athletes foot. use an OTC anti fungal cream like lotrimin or lamisil (terbinafine) twice a day for 2 weeks if this is the case.

Answered 8/4/2014

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