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While dry skin can seem rather innocuous, cracked soles of the feet can often itch, burn and even bleed, making you vulnerable to infection. Fortunately, medical experts have several recommendations for treating dry and cracked soles of the feet, particularly the areas most prone to cracking, the heels and the areas between the toes. In addition, you can take preventative measures at home to ensure that dry skin does not develop deep cracks.
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The recommendations of the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Surgeons assert that you should lubricate dry skin before deep problems develop. If your symptoms are mild, try an over-the-counter cream for dry skin, or one that targets cracked heels and soles. After you shower, cover the bottoms of your feet with the moisturizer. Wear socks to keep the cream on your feet.
While dry skin and cracked heels may prove more of an aesthetic problem than a medical one, seriously cracked or bleeding skin may demand more drastic measures. Consult your doctor or a specialist regarding cracked or dry skin on the soles of your feet that does not respond to self-treatment, or that causes you pain. You should also speak with a doctor if you exhibit other symptoms of skin problems or diabetes.