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Milesy18

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Hi should I be worried about this? Does anyone else have this? I've had for about 5 months now, it feels like splinters but not painful. On both feet BTW. Sorry for the horrid pic. Any advice on what could use please? 1550047858662.jpg
 
...Looks like callus or dried out skin to me... Though I have it on my heel (cracked), rather than the front though. Have you tried a hydrating footlotion? Vaseline maybe, as that may be cheaper?
 
Yes I have something similar. Probably worse in fact but it comes and goes.

I find a bit of hydrating lotion or even a bit of Germoline can help. Vaseline is a good suggestion.

I have had decent feet for months but the last couple have seen my feet get itchy and cracking skin. I think, in my case, its very much a seasonal thing.
 
Interestingly, there is another thread on this same topic:-

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/foot-cream.161269/

Oops -just noticed two others have posted this link here - sorry

You need something to moisturise the skin; vasline will protect the skin a bit but will not moisturise it. Avoid anyhting with lanolin in it cos of rare chance of becoming sensitised to it (eg E45 cream).

Why not see what your GP can offer? Main thing is to use it regularly, at least once per day

Best wishes
 
SimonCrox said:
Interestingly, there is another thread on this same topic:-

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/foot-cream.161269/

Oops -just noticed two others have posted this link here - sorry

You need something to moisturise the skin; vasline will protect the skin a bit but will not moisturise it. Avoid anyhting with lanolin in it cos of rare chance of becoming sensitised to it (eg E45 cream).

Why not see what your GP can offer? Main thing is to use it regularly, at least once per day

Best wishes
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I'm going to get the GP to check next week.
 
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