I Have A Problem With Dry Cracking Skin In The Middle Of The Bottom Of My Feet

Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2020

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Question : i have a problem with dry cracking skin in the middle of the bottom of my feet. i have tried all sorts of foit cream like Urea cream but nothing seems to work

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems like eczema of foot

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I see the photos you attached and the skin of foot by looks like eczema on foot or dermatitis.
He may need to use corticosteroid cream such hydrocortisone cream .
Use antihistamines such benadryl or cetirizine to help with itching.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (26 hours later)

how often should i apply the cream and for how long?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can use it twice daily.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I think you can use the cream twice daily covering all the damaged surface ,especially before bed till it disappears.
It will show its effects in few days ( 5-6 ).

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng