My Husbands Feet...

My Husbands feet are all cracked and split on the bottom they are very sore. He wears sneakers with white cotton socks and we have added a Dr. Scholl insert for cushioning because he walks on a concrete floor all day. They are not itchy. When he has his shoes on during the day they don't seem to bother him, it's when he is not wearing his shoes that he starts to feel the pain. We have tried soaking his feet in just plain water, and now he has been soaking them in Johnson's foot soap. And I have also been putting ucerin cream on his feet and nothing seems to be helping.He comes from a family of diabetics and I'm curious if it has anything to do with maybe a circulation problem. I am very concerned. Do you have any suggestions on what we can try? He works long hours right now at work so he hasn't been able to get to his primary care physician. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

                              Thank You,
                               Starlite

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

I doubt that diabetes is involved.  Your husband may have fungal involvement ("athlete's foot"), or he may just have fissuring and cracking from wearing heavy footwear and being on his feet a lot.  I would suggest adding Carmol 20 cream (over the counter) the the Eucerin cream he's already on.  Keep padding the feet as best you can, as you're doing.  And I suggest consultation with a podiatrist, or foot specialist.  Many podiatrists have evening and weekend hours.  Foot problems can be very debilitating, and can lead to prolonged disability.  It's worth the time to take care of it.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[StarLite]

I would like to Thank You and all involved with making this site possible.. What a great service you provide.. And I will let you know the outcome of your advice! Due to supporting a family I am unable to give a financial donation to help keep this sight running, but if there as anything I can do to help please let me know..

                            Thanks So Much,
                             Starlite.

[jjaniero]

Zim's Crack Creme helped a similar condition in my feet. Over the counter, usually found in first aid section.

Cannot believe this doctor claims no connection between diabetes and foot problems.  Absurd and dangerous conclusion.  Beware of disinformation on this site.