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What is the cause of dry skin on heels?

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Lack of moisture : Hydration and lack of moisture mostly causes dryness of your skin on your heels. If there peeling as well you may have a fungal infection. If you do not have the latter, usually moisturizing your skin works. I recommend you see a podiatrist. There is many ways to reduce dryness on heels.

Dr Rutledge and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Loss of moisture: Moisturize the heels.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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