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A member asked:

Cracked heels for 2-4 years... tried scholl, footner socks and many other creams but none worked! :( sometimes they distrub me from sleeping too! :(?

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Try using an Emory: Board to file them after a shower, then apply a cream at night (I like urea 40% or higher, you can try Vaseline if you can't get your hands on anything else) you can then place Saran Wrap over the heels when going to sleep (put a sock over the feet too), this might help soften them up more...

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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