Question 1

my big toe on the inner side has dried,cracked skin and is cracked open,deep and long. doesn't seem like its getting better at all?

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot: Very likely an athlete's foot infection. Try an OTC cream like Lamisil (terbinafine) for 2 weeks

Question 2

i'm not sure if i have a cut under my big toe, or if its just cracked skin. it's something that comes and goes, butcauses a lot of pain and discomfort. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Skin Fissures: Most skin softeners are inadequate when treating stubborn heel callus and heel fissures. A urea based cream or sal acid based cream is necessary to soften these thick calluses. Periodic debridement with a pumice stone or callus file is also a must. You can even glue fissures together with crazy glue.

Question 3

dry skin on bottom of big toe cracked use lotion or antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics are for: Infections.  If there is cracking of the skin, it may be caused by fungus, in which case an antifungal cream is indicated.  If it is truly just dry and cracked, a moisturizer with urea or Lactic Acid may be best for helping to clean that up.

Question 4

i have cracked open skin between a crease in toe. poss. ath. foot? can i use any home remedy or anti fungal cream such as lamisil, (terbinafine) even on opened skin

Accepted Answer

When in doubt-Mix.: Mix the Lamisil (terbinafine) with a small amount of topical antibiotic (Neosporin).

Question 5

will use of ketoconazole leave side effect skin crack
i applied lamisil (terbinafine) and ketoconazole for tinea pedis  2 weeks. foot (not toes) skin still cracks?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor:: If it's not athlete's foot, a correct diagnosis is key to taking care of the cracked, dry skin on your feet with the appropriate treatment. Cracked, dry skin can be caused by various conditions, such as general dry skin, allergic reactions, eczema, and other forms of dermatitis or even a bacterial infection.

Question 6

can you have athlete's foot without cracked peeling skin? i've had athlete's foot before and it was cracked and peeling skin between my toes. now i have itchiness and burning between my small toes, but no signs like before. is this also athlete's foot? wi

Accepted Answer

This : This could still be tinea pedis. Antifungal creams should help.

Question 7

very painful spot on my foot the skin is dry/cracked at the spot and it looks black underneath the skin what is this?

Accepted Answer

Black spot : Could be a wart but you need it examined to know for sure what it is

Question 8

a few months ago,i had athlete's foot.this time its just plain circular patch thats cracked, feels dry,red,& itchy skin (top of foot).is it different?

Accepted Answer

There are different: rashes with different causes. We won't be able to diagnose you with the available information. You would need history, physical examination and often lab tests to accurate assess this. Take care.

Question 9

i have very dry very itchy skin on just one of my feet. it spreads and sometimes there are small bumps. also my skin will crack and bleed on that foot?

Accepted Answer

Rash: It's important to have an accurate diagnosis prior to rendering effective treatment. You may have eczema or a fungal infection. One may even need to biopsy to rule out a more serious condition. You should see a Dermatologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

my skin on my left foot was peeling on the bottom of it. and now it's super dry and looks all cracked and gross. my toenails are yellow an old looking?

Accepted Answer

Fungus infection: You have an athletes fungus infection with
infected toe nails as well

need a consult with a podiatrist or dermatologist.

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Cracked skin under big toe

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My big toe on the inner side has dried,cracked skin and is cracked open,deep and long. doesn't seem like its getting better at all?

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I'm not sure if i have a cut under my big toe, or if its just cracked skin. it's something that comes and goes, butcauses a lot of pain and discomfort. what should i do?

A member asked:

Dry skin on bottom of big toe cracked use lotion or antibiotic?

A member asked:

I have cracked open skin between a crease in toe. poss. ath. foot? can i use any home remedy or anti fungal cream such as lamisil, (terbinafine) even on opened skin

A member asked:

Will use of ketoconazole leave side effect skin crack i applied lamisil (terbinafine) and ketoconazole for tinea pedis 2 weeks. foot (not toes) skin still cracks?

A member asked:

Can you have athlete's foot without cracked peeling skin? i've had athlete's foot before and it was cracked and peeling skin between my toes. now i have itchiness and burning between my small toes, but no signs like before. is this also athlete's foot? wi

A member asked:

Very painful spot on my foot the skin is dry/cracked at the spot and it looks black underneath the skin what is this?

A member asked:

A few months ago,i had athlete's foot.this time its just plain circular patch thats cracked, feels dry,red,& itchy skin (top of foot).is it different?

A member asked:

I have very dry very itchy skin on just one of my feet. it spreads and sometimes there are small bumps. also my skin will crack and bleed on that foot?

A member asked:

My skin on my left foot was peeling on the bottom of it. and now it's super dry and looks all cracked and gross. my toenails are yellow an old looking?

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