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Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed wearing off on the soles of my feet as I walk around a lot (hiking). I am concerned if it is severe and if will it worsen or heal over time. I have also attached the images. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the images sent by you (attachments have been removed to protect the patient's identity), It appears to be corn due to chronic friction. Localized hyperkeratosis with scaling is noted on the foot. It can be caused due to repeat... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old, with a height of 5.2 feet and weight of 132 pounds. I have been experiencing some round small bumps on the palm of my foot for several months. These round areas cause pain when I walk or apply pressure on them. Initially, a small watery pore or blister forms beneath... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have seen your query and concern. Based on your descriptions, it seems you may be experiencing corn or callosity. Corns or callosities start as boggy and macerated areas. They are caused by pressure from unavoidable structures or abnormal mechanical stress, either from... Read Full »
How to remove corns and calluses on foot?
Query: Hello doctor, My son has corn and calluses in his left leg under his foot, which is very painful at times. He is 14 years old. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The skin on the feet appears hard, rough, and dry. There is a localized thickening of the skin over sites of repeated trauma and pressure. Predisposing factors are prolonged pressure, friction, ill-fitting shoes. Use Topisal 3 percent ointment at night for ten days, ... Read Full »
What could be a hard pimple-like bump on toe?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a pimple-like bump on my toe. When I tried to pop it I noticed that it was hard. It hurts when I walk and I now have three bumps. Two of them are flat now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We appreciate your concern about your skin eruption. Before I am able to help you in this regard, I would like to have the following additional information: What was the location of the original and recent bumps? Specifically, were they on the upper side of the to... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I have a corn in my right foot for the last 15 days. Initially, I applied antibiotic ointment and taken some antibiotics ointment. And, now I have applied corn cap. I want to know whether my treatment in going in the right direction. Can corn caps alone take care of corn? I have applied co... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and examined your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems you have developed callosity or plantar wart. Corn cap application macerated the surrounding area. Since you already applied it before two days, I would sugges... Read Full »
How to manage a bump on the side of the foot?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a bump on the side of my foot, and it has not gone away in 11 days. It hurts a bit on my foot. What should I do to get rid of it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a common callus. They are wet and dry. In your case, this is a dry cornified callus or corns. Calluses can be prevented by wearing comfortable, well-fitting shoes and by using clean and usable socks. Corns most often develop on damp skin, so appropriate sock... Read Full »
I have two holes with hard surrounding in my foot. What is it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. Before three months, I noticed two small holes beneath my right foot at a depth of 1 mm. Its surrounding has become hard. I feel pain when I press it. Also, the pain is like burning sensation and it is not itchy. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are corns. These are painful under pressure. They are best dealt with radio cautery, which is a simple office-based surgery with a cautery machine or by laser. It is a superficial procedure that would be performed by your dermatologist and only local anesthesia is r... Read Full »
What is the treatment for corns in between the fingers in leg?
Query: Hello doctor, There are corns in between my right leg's first finger and second finger. It hurts too much, and please suggest me treatment. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Corns can be painful by themselves, but more so if they are infected. Try to do the following measures: Use padded footwear at home and outside, use silicon feet pads inside shoes. Try corn caps which are like band-aids. Leave each one on for as long as they stick, whi... Read Full »
Will the bumps on the sole of my feet go away on their own?
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from foot bumps on the sole of the foot. Will they go on their own, or should I seek medical attention. I have attached the pictures of the bumps. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from foot bumps. According to the pictures that are provided here (attachment removed to protect the patient's recovery), you are suffering from bumps on the sole of the foot that may... Read Full »
I have pain in the sole of both the feet. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling pain in the sole of both the foot (in the ball area). Probably, this is because I did boxing with no shoes and after that, every time I step on hard surfaces or uneven surfaces there is excruciating pain in my third and fourth toe. I thought they were calluses so I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is known as corn and it usually happens after repeated pressure at the same point. You can use either corn tape or Salicylic acid paint over it. you need to apply it daily and that extra skin will peel off daily. The only problem with this is the recurrence. If it ... Read Full »