What should I do about cracked feet?
Disease description:
Today, I felt slight pain in my foot while at work but didn’t pay much attention to it. However, when washing my feet tonight, I noticed a crack on the foot. What should I do about a cracked foot?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Yong
Cracked feet require the local application of moisturizing ointments or skincare products—such as erythromycin ointment or petroleum jelly—to hydrate the feet and alleviate cracking. However, if the condition is caused by a fungal infection, antifungal medications should be used instead. Regular foot soaks and consistent moisturization of the feet are also recommended in daily care.
