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My skin gets very dry and cracks on my feet and fingers at the start of winter. What medicine or cream should I use?

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My skin gets very dry and cracks on my feet and fingers at the start of winter. What medicine or cream should I use?

Asked by Female, 45 · 3 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

3 days ago

For dry, cracked skin on your fingers and feet in winter, I recommend using a thick, urea-based cream (10% to 20% for hands, and up to 40% for feet) or ammonium lactate lotion to exfoliate and deeply hydrate. Apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly (like Vaseline) or Aquaphor immediately after washing, while your skin is still damp, and wear cotton socks and gloves overnight to lock in moisture. Avoid harsh soaps and use lukewarm water. If the cracks are very deep, painful, or show signs of infection like redness or pus, please consult a doctor for evaluation.

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