my dry cracked NM feet....what do you folks do? (dermatologist, price)
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Not to be flip, but I wear boots all day, every day
My mom in Tucson is a big fan of sandals though, she's had cracking problems for years. She likes a product called Amlactin that I think she buys at Walgreens or CVS. It is a lotion that has lactic acid (I think that's it, going from memory) to help soften the callouses that end up cracking.
If all else fails, consult a dermatologist or podiatrist. My dermatologist prescribed a 40% urea cream that has been a blessing for my heels and for toenail fungus and athlete foot.
I also use plain old grocery store SUNFLOWER cooking oil as a skin balm. It works wonders for me and is touted as a curative by some web sources. What I particularly like about it is that while it is oily when first applied, it absorbs quickly and doesn't rub off on clothing or bedding after an hour or so. And even if it does, it readily washes out. And most importantly, when compared to cosmetic creams and oils, it's much less expensive.
I recommend scrolling down this web page to Skin Care & Hair Care for further information on topical uses:
I had the same problem when I moved here 7 years ago. I tried a lot of different products but what has worked best is coconut oil and a pair of socks. I wear sandals a lot so I do this year round.
I don't like to sleep in socks or I should say I don't like my toes covered up when I sleep so what I do is cut the top of the socks off where my toes are exposed but the heels are covered up.
Lanolin cream might help. Like song.. said- Try wearing socks with your sandals. I wear sandals almost year round up here in NH to avoid the opposite problem of wet feet. Wool socks keep my feet warm.
Shea butter. I use New Mexico Soap's bedside jar, one jar will last for months even with daily application. Its the best thing I've found and I have it bad. I was hesitant at first because it seemed pricey but it only takes a fraction of a teaspoon per application. I've been using the same 8.95 jar since May, almost daily.
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