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Skin Care

If not properly treated, the following list of problems may lead to broken skin, ulcerations, infections and chronic wounds.  If you have a chronic condition that makes wound healing difficult and any of the following happens to you, consult your physician:

Development of a wound, especially on the lower leg or foot

Dry, cracked peeling skin

Blisters

Bumps with pus

Dermatitis (dry or weeping)

Allergic Reactions

Multiple or extensive skin tears

Fissures of the skin on the feet, especially the heels