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Remedy for Cracked Heels

Q. I have dry cracked heels. What can I do to make them nice and smooth again?

A. There are expensive foot creams on the market, but we like affordable products like Bag Balm and Udderly Smooth Foot Cream (an underwriter of our radio show). Vicks VapoRub is another option. Readers have told us:

“I had cracked feet but after a week of using Vicks VapoRub my skin is without any cracks.”

Another offered,

“For years I have suffered with painful cracks in my fingertips, despite putting cream and white gloves on my hands before bed. I tried using Vicks instead of cream at night and the difference has been amazing.”

Readers who would like to know more about unusual applications for Vicks may wish to order our Guide to Unique Uses for Vicks.

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About the Author
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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