Keep your glucose levels well managed to decrease likelihood of dry skin.Keep skin clean and dry by using talcum powder in areas where skin touches skin, such as armpits and groin.Avoid using very hot water when bathing, limiting bath and shower time to between 5 and 10 minutes, and use a mild or moisturizing soap/shampoo/conditioner.Apply a moisturizing lotion or cream immediately after bathing - while the skin is still moist - to help retain water in the skin and to prevent chapping.Check feet every day for sores and cuts. After bathing or showering, dry feet thoroughly and apply a moisturizer, except between toes. Careful, too much moisture there can increase the risk of infection.

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends lactic acid-based moisturizers as an option to help heal severely dry skin. "By using a thin coat of foot lotion like AmLactin?® Foot Cream Therapy, a lactic acid-based product to help keep the skin moisturized, diabetics will be taking a positive step forward to healthy feet," explained Sutera.

Lactic acid, an extremely effective humectant, is a naturally occurring substance that attracts water molecules to the skin to keep it hydrated. No prescription is needed for AmLactin?® products, but patients should see their doctor regularly to make sure their foot care needs are met.

AmLactin?® Foot Cream Therapy has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association's Seal of Approval for its superior hydration formula and AmLactin?® remains the No.1 recommended moisturizer by podiatrists.

SOURCE Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc.