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How do you get rid of dry skin on your heel?
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Moisturizing lotions: For problem cases, with callused or cracking heels, used a preparation with Lactic Acid or urea. Also consider the possibility that there may by a superimposed athlete's foot infection. Have it checked professionally.
Answered 6/26/2014
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Moisturize: The heels, if very dry, try wrapping feet in Saran wrap after applying the cream, then put sock on over this. After multiple days, should start noticing a difference.
Answered 4/1/2019
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