A member asked:

The bottom of my feet skin cracks all over very deep cracks, very painful, what is this and what should i do?

6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

It is what it is: Very deep cracks. They are painful because they are dee. Why did you let them get so deep? Those did not happen overnight. I like using high concentration urea creams like 40-50%. However, those are prescription. So, you may want to try applying caseline on the cracks, wrapping weach foot in Saran wrap and waring a sock over this and go to sleep. Try it for a few days. If no help - see doc.

Answered 2/18/2015

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Dermatitis/eczema: See a podiatrist or dermatologist. In the mean time try moisterizing cream and avoid no socks and backless shoes.

Answered 9/15/2012

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Fungus infection: Extreme dry skin with fissures are some common causes. Go see a podiatrist.

Answered 2/21/2013

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Dr. Marybeth Crane answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Urea cream: Large heel cracks can be treated by debridement, urea based creams under occlusion and wearing moisture wicking socks. A trip to the podiatrist should help.

Answered 1/5/2019

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