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I have a crack/fissure on the ball of my foot. hasn't gotten better with triple antibiotic and covering. is getting deeper and hurts more. what to do?
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See a podiatrist: Who can make a recommendation. Sometimes, there may be a biomechanical etiology.
Answered 7/28/2013
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SEE A PODIATRIST: A podiatrist might have to trim some of the hard skin, to see what's underneath. He/she might also be able to make some type of pad to offload the area.
Answered 8/11/2016
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