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Splitting soles and pads of feet
What to do for itchy and splitting of soles, pads and toes. Bottoms of feet are red, scaley and itchy. Soles and pads are almost like leather. I do not go barefooted. This all started with legs covered with red and itchy bumps which I control with cerave cream with added medication. I would love some advice as to what is causing this.
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Hi @jane28bowen, wanted to welcome you to Mayo Clinic Connect and perhaps offer a little guidance for what has worked for me. Athletes foot can cause splitting of soles, red, scaley and itchy skin and red and itching bumps. I found that I was suffering from this and it was causing all the same symptoms you are experiencing. I started by showering first thing in the morning as well as using a light non-scented foot scrub, then I would spray Tinactin on them and cover with thick socks. At night, I would gently wash my feet and coat them with Gold Bond Ultimate Rough and Bumpy Cream and cover them with a fresh pair of socks. I did them for about 2 weeks and they significantly improved.
I thought you might like to read a couple of articles on how to help this condition.
-Mayo Clinic Q and A: Take steps at home to manage dry, cracked heels: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-take-steps-at-home-to-manage-dry-cracked-heels/
-Best remedies for dry skin on the feet: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324909
@jane28bowen, have you sought treatment from a dermatologist or a pediatrist?