A member asked:

Is chapped skin on the feet and toes a sign of poor circulation? what should be done to treat such an issue? my pinky toe was so badly dried/chapped at the first joint that it started bleeding. im trying treating it with vaseline. thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Richard Greenwald answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Chapped skin of Foot: Chapped skin on the feet and toes may signal a circulatory anomaly, but more often in in diabetics. Conditions like psoriasis, eczema, exposure to toxic material suggest dermatology eval. Regarding self-treatment of bleeding with Vaseline, a greasy based substance holds in any potential pathogen. Consult your doc-

Answered 12/27/2018

233 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more