HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

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

3.8k views

Thank
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

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

L calf looks somewhat contracted, feels tight & twitchy. Neg. for DVT upon physical exam only. Compensating for my other injured leg? Or other causes?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Pain in right bump cheek some leg pain no swellin or redness no hist DVT no travel bc can DVT cause bum pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Would a DVT in the calf cause bruising? I have had pain in my calf for 2 months. 2 dopplers showed nothing. Now I have a bruise that runs down the leg

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is DVT caused by the leg injury itself or the immobilization following the leg injury?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Could overly doing cross leg masturbation cause DVT or any serious problems in the legs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

After DVT in R thigh my skin is much softer - no calluses or dry cracked heel. Why?
How about the rate of DVT reoccur?What should I do to prevent it?It's said the clot in right leg is more dangerous than left?Is it real?
I cracked my leg and was not able to bend it for about 3 days. How can I keep my knee in to prevent inflammation/pain?
Can swelling in leg with dvt cause dvt to get worse or detach an move?
Does a DVT in the leg always cause swelling? Or is it possible to have no noticeable swelling, just mild pain?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.