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Has Peeling Skin On Feet. Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis. Applying Hemp Foot Protector. Any Suggestion?

My husband has peeling skin on the bottom of his feet .Recently, he was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and I was strapping his foot as per doc s instructions when the condition became worse (I would say he had dry skin on his feet before either condition). He has no peeling or itching between the toes. At present he is applying Hemp Foot Protector from the Body Shop but not sure if this the way to go. He did use some cortisone cream but only for a few days. There are sometimes a few small blisters which seem to break down and then peeling occurs.
posted on Sat, 14 Jul 2012
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Hi it is fissure feet due to xerosis of the skin.it is mainly due to sweating excessive ly or work in water exclusively.fissure feet can be cured by keeping the legs in lukewarm water for 15 minutes daily twice daily and application of moisturiser along with dipsalic ointment can cure the condition.if no response u can use calcipotriol ointment or salytar ointment
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Has Peeling Skin On Feet. Diagnosed With Plantar Fasciitis. Applying Hemp Foot Protector. Any Suggestion?

Hi it is fissure feet due to xerosis of the skin.it is mainly due to sweating excessive ly or work in water exclusively.fissure feet can be cured by keeping the legs in lukewarm water for 15 minutes daily twice daily and application of moisturiser along with dipsalic ointment can cure the condition.if no response u can use calcipotriol ointment or salytar ointment