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I have a dry, extremely itchy patch of skin on my foot. i thought it was my eczema, but it won't go away. what can i use to help clear it up?
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See below: Try Hydrocortisone cream. If this does not help, see dermatologist or podiatrist.
Answered 6/25/2014
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See below: See dermatologist or podiatrist to find out what it is and get proper treatment. You can try Hydrocortisone cream in meantime.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Hydrocortisone cream: See dermatologist or podiatrist to find out what it is and get proper treatment.
Answered 9/20/2012
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