>18 years of age

non insulin-dependent diabetes

moderate to severe xerosis of both feet [a score of at least 4 on a scale of 0 (normal) to 8 (deep fissuring)]

capable of understanding and signing consent form

history of ichthyosis vulgaris

known hypersensitivity to the topical product used in the study

previous use of high potency steroids (class i and ii) in past 2 week

presence of acute skin disease or infection, such as vasculitis or cellulitis

presence of foot ulcer

evidence of gangrene