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    ChihuahuaMomma Posts: 7,378, Reputation: 608
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    Mar 29, 2013, 05:57 PM
    EXTREME foot issues
    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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    Mar 29, 2013, 05:58 PM
    Sorry for the super close up. But that's what I see all the time and it makes me sad.
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    Mar 29, 2013, 06:03 PM
    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
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    Mar 29, 2013, 06:16 PM
    No, he doesn't take vitamin d. Thanks for the link, we will try that
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    Mar 29, 2013, 06:20 PM
    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.
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    Mar 29, 2013, 07:05 PM
    Have you tried Coconut Foot Cream by Burt's Bees? My mother swears by it.
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    Mar 30, 2013, 09:22 AM
    Wondergirl---I will ask about that one.

    J_9: yes, we have tried it... no luck!
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    Mar 30, 2013, 12:15 PM
    If its happening for more than a year the you should see skin specialist or MD.
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    Mar 30, 2013, 12:19 PM
    I take it he has been to a podiatrist?

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