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What's the cure / treatment for trench foot?
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Dry foot: Trench foot is due to long expotosure to water. The treatment requires the foot to dry.Remove wet socks and shoes, air dry the foot. Powders can be applied if skin is not split.
Answered 4/26/2016
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Depends how bad: Trench foot is a condition that usually affects soldiers or the homeless where feet are subjected to coldness and wetness. This condition can lead to further problems. Preventing them is the key. The extent of the injury once occured should be evaluated by a doc as it varies. Sores, blisters, to even gangrene could develop.
Answered 2/3/2017
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