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How To Cure Two Red Itchy Spots On The Heels ?

I got two spots where the skin has rubbed off on the back of my heels from wearing shoes that are too big, they were fine at first but were itchy in the process of healing and in my sleep I scratched them a bit, now the area around them is red, swollen, itchy AND painful, and I don t know what to do
posted on Sat, 31 May 2014
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I have gone through your query ,,it seems because of constant friction you have developed those patches & now because of dryness its itching on that area.
I will advice you to apply , Halobet ES ointment two times per day on those patches. Keep that area well moisturized by using cetaphil moisturizing lotion.You can do hot fomentation using warm cloth to relieve the pain & swelling 2-3 times per day .prefer open shoes & avoid friction on that area.For further doubts you can write to us .
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How To Cure Two Red Itchy Spots On The Heels ?

Hello welcome to HCM I have gone through your query ,,it seems because of constant friction you have developed those patches & now because of dryness its itching on that area. I will advice you to apply , Halobet ES ointment two times per day on those patches. Keep that area well moisturized by using cetaphil moisturizing lotion.You can do hot fomentation using warm cloth to relieve the pain & swelling 2-3 times per day .prefer open shoes & avoid friction on that area.For further doubts you can write to us . Thank you