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Type 1diabetic. skin on bottom of second toe rough and cracked open. whats the best waycto treat it. dr appt on 2/6. ?
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Cracked open skin: Nice to know how long this has been going on. It could be a fungal infection (athlete's foot, for example), or as a result of a new pair of shoes. Try a bit of aquaphor healing ointment (no financial interest!) 2 or 3 times daily. This may help.
Answered 1/14/2019
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