Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Problem: They're crusty, hard, maybe painful, cracked and bleeding. Skin becomes increasingly dry and thick thanks to a buildup of dead cells - especially after menopause. For severe cases, Dr. Levine recommends patients have a Dermapool with micro-dermabrasion, twice a year. First, glycolic acid is painted on the foot; next, a procedure like sand-blasting. A copper complex cream is then massaged into the heels.