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Asked for male, 66 years old from Delhi
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For the past several years I suffer from cracks under the sole of my feet. I am 63 years old male diabetic and suffer from High B.P .diabetes and B.P both are under control due to regular medicine and daily exercise. I am free from the symptoms of dry skin on other parts of the body except feet. I have consulted different doctors in allopathy, homeopathy and Ayurveda for the cracks under the sole of my feet with no permanent relief. Some doctors diagnose it dry eczema, others psoriasis and some a problem of dry skin due to diabetes. After treatment in allopathy my ailment increased. I was prescribed oral steroids which I refuse to take because I fear it may cause flare up as we had seen its traumatic impact on the health of my father who had psoriasis/dermatitis on the body and his disease flared up due to the use of steroids and could not be controlled. After prolonged treatment of around 7 years with different top hospitals of Delhi he ultimately died of skin cancer in the year 1986. I tried my treatment in homeopathy but after treatment of around 3 years I had to stop the medicine since I did not get any permanent relief. Similarly after treatment of 2 years and 4 months from Jiva Ayurveda Faridabad, I plan to stop the medicine since I have not got any permanent relief except for brief periods. During this treatment skin under feet always remained hard and dry but during the period of July to September and from December to February cracks usually heal up while the skin usually remains hard and scaly. But as each season changes the cracks re-appear. I have noticed one peculiar phenomena. Whenever there is change of season with mild summer and when I sleep under the ceiling fan with bare feet my skin tightens up and deep cracks appear. I apply moisturiser but these also dry up and do not work properly. Now I feel after this prolonged experience it is only a problem of dry skin and my sweat glands under the feet do not work properly causing dryness under the feet. Is there any permanent cure or the disease shall last with me?

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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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I have read your detailed question and feel you can get good relief by applying coconut oil on your feet and inform me . Keep diabetes in the best control with HbA1C less than 6 if possible
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Gurgaon
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It may be due to Fungal Infection. Fungus usually grows in absence of oxygen. Exposure to more oxygen helps in preventing fungal growth.

Fungal infection occurs due to poor immunity. To get rid of it we need regular exercise and good nutritious food. Avoid all types of shampoo and soap.

If You have Faith in Homeopathy - You can apply:

Berberis Aquifolium & Azadirachta Indica

These are good herbal Homeopathic Medicines for fungal infection for dry skin.
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Hand Surgery SR Ship, MS - Orthopaedics,...read more

Orthopedist•Jaipur
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Dear Sir, The plaster has just been removed, give some time to the body to heal and normalize itself, just see and control pain and swelling, things will come in control in a week or two.
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Asked for male, 15 years old from Tiruppur
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology

Dermatologist•Vadodara
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Cracked feet is also known as plantar keratoderma. For plantar keratoderma she needs to apply emollient's containing liquid paraffin regularly over her feet. Emollients act by producing a protective surface over the sole which prevents it from cracking. Also keratolytic agents can be used over affected area in severe cases. Thanks and regards.
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BHMS, Certified in Aesthetic Skin Treatm...read more

Homeopathy Doctor•Mumbai
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Some of the causes of cracked heels are dry air, lack of moisture, improper foot care, an unhealthy diet, aging, prolonged standing on hard floors and wearing the wrong types of shoes. Conditions like eczema, psoriasis, corns and calluses, diabetes and thyroid disease may also contribute to the problem. Soak your feet in this warm soapy water for about 20 minutes. Use a pumice stone to gently scrub off the loosened dead skin cells. Rinse off your feet with clean water and pat dry with a soft tow...more
Asked for male, 59 years old from Chennai
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MBBS, P. G. Diploma in Dermatology Vener...read more

Dermatologist•Moga
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Drink lots of water and eat Salad n Fruits avoid using oily n sugary foods and drinks, Apply Moistures cream twice a day after dipping ur feet in warm water for 10 minutes
Asked for male, 24 years old from Kochi
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M.D.PHYSICIAN

General Physician•Delhi
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Drink plenty water. Have fresh vegies fruits timely balanced diet. Apply coconut oil onto affected area and keep area clean.
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Asked for Male, 25 years old from Coimbatore
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MD - Dermatology , Venereology & Leprosy...read more

Dermatologist•Bangalore
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you apply Topisal 6℅ ointment twice daily after wetting heal in warm water for one month and H-Vit forte 1 tablet daily at bedtime for the month.
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Homeopath•Kolkata
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Dear user please apply Vaseline or any petroleum jelly after heating a while for three to four days in evening hours or at bedtime and along with it use fat rich diet or peanuts daily this will heal faster. Along with it use Graphites 30 twice for two days and update the status.
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Asked for male, 21 years old from Bhubaneswar
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Jammu
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Hello lybrate-user scrub your feet n apply cold cream or boroplus or you can apply krack heel of patanjali but the most important thing is wear socks. Winters r really dry so keep your feet moist n covered. U can ask for further assistance.
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