It all depends on what YOU want to do. Do you want to try the product, go to the dr, or lotion the tar out of your feet. I only touch my feet to wash them, and put on socks and shoes. But Im also very ticklish on my feet. Also my left I don't let anyone touch it hurts too much. Yes I have dry nasty feet, yes I should be putting on lotion but I don't. If you want to try the product try it. Its not up to me or anyone else to tell you what to do. Your a grown woman. Yes we all have this darn disorder, but mine isn't like yours or anyone else's.