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The bottoms of my feet on the heel area get large cracks in them, so deep where it hurts to walk. tried lotion, pedicure, pumice,. help!
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See a podiatrist: Environment, aging, medical issues can make keeping skin moisturized difficult. It sounds like you have covered the basics, see a podiatrist to see what else may be needed. Perhaps prescription medication will help. Good luck!
Answered 12/17/2020
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