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Hi, i'm looking for a diagnosis for a skin condition i have been having. my feet are severely dry and cracking. they are also very itchy. i've treated it as athletes food by using otc creams but that has done nothing. i went to a walk in clinic and they d

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Dermatologist: Walk in clinic said???? Need exam to determine if fungus, psoriasis, eczema, pityriasis rubra pilaris, etc., etc. Successful treatment requires accurate diagnosis. Stop fooling around and see a pro.

Answered 9/24/2016

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A member asked:

Hi, i'm looking for a diagnosis for a skin condition i have been having. my feet are severely dry and cracking. they are also very itchy. i've treated it as athletes food by using otc creams but that has done nothing. i went to a walk in clinic and they d

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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