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My friend is diabetic, 53 years old, weighing 195 lbs, height 5.10.he is having dryness all over his body, specially hands and foots.how can he get rid of this dryness?

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Dr. Brynn Ewen answered

40% urea cream: He should use a cream that contains an ingredient called urea. Over the counter creams may contain 10% urea. Prescriptions creams may contain as much as 40% urea. It will help soften and hydrate the skin.

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Answered 4/26/2015

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A member asked:

My friend is diabetic, 53 years old, weighing 195 lbs, height 5.10.he is having dryness all over his body, specially hands and foots.how can he get rid of this dryness?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brynn Ewen answered

Dr Ali agreed

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