My boyfriend has the worst feet. They are dry and crack and bleed. Then they take forever to heal. We have tried everything. Doctor's prescribe an ointment that doesn't work. I scrub his feet and soak with epsom salts, we've used every product on the market. Can someone help us? Nothing we have tried has worked and we are at a loss. He's always in pain with his feet. Most of his socks are now black since the white ones always turn red. It breaks my heart.

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Sorry for the super close up. But that's what I see all the time and it makes me sad.

Is he taking vitamin D (4,000-10,000 IUs per day)? Check this page for ideas on how to treat this --

Naturally Prevent, Soothe and Heal Cracked Heels and Feet (http://www.naturalnews.com/029773_cracked_feet_heels.html)

No, he doesn't take vitamin d. Thanks for the link, we will try that

Also, it's by prescription only but I love it for dealing with any dry or chapped skin. It's called Radiaplex, a gel that was prescribed for me to use when I was getting radiation treatments. It is very soothing and keeps skin flexible and soft. Ask your doctor for a prescription or ask the druggist if there is something similar that's OTC.

Have you tried Coconut Foot Cream by Burt's Bees? My mother swears by it.

Wondergirl---I will ask about that one.

J_9: yes, we have tried it... no luck!

If its happening for more than a year the you should see skin specialist or MD.

I take it he has been to a podiatrist?