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What are some ways to smoothen rough skin on feet?

3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See below: Scrape the skin down with a pumice stone or callous file and then apply a good moisturizing lotion.

Answered 1/5/2019

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Moisturizer: Apply moisturizer after bathing.Mineral oil or vaseline may do

Answered 12/23/2012

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See below: You can use moisturizing cream but you may want to use a pumice stone or callous file first to remove the rough skin.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 12/18/2014

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