Question 1

both of my second toes always have thick hard skin on the sides and tip of my toenails. sometimes the skin is itchy or hurts. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Play sport?: If you play sports or your second  toe is longer than your first that may be the reason.

Question 2

what could the hard skin lump be on top of my foot?

Accepted Answer

See the : Podiatrist or dermatologist without seeing it it is difficult to ascertain if tis is a benign or malignant lesion. See a doc, it might need to be biopsied.

Question 3

what should i do to remove the hard skin on the ball of my foot?

Accepted Answer

Callouses: You can go to a podiatrist and have them professionally trimmed, use more cushioned insoles, friction minimalizing socks (thor-lo's), use a pumice bar or stone, otc callous trimmers at a pharmacy, regular moisturizer to keep the skin soft, etc...

Question 4

where can i get a foot health practioner to scrape out my hard skin?

Accepted Answer

Any podiatrist: Most podiatrist will do this type of treatment if it is medically necessary.

Question 5

hi there i need some advice. i have some hard skin in the sole of my foot that hurts. have you got any advise that can help. thank you in advance?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: Urea 40% cream or Ammonium Lactate Cream are both very good at softening painful corns and callouses.  These can be found over the counter, although it's usually easier to get a prescription.  They don't necessarily remove the corns, because they are caused by pressure.  Pumice stone and offloading the area with orthotics or wider shoes help. Surgical correction is also sometimes necessary.

Question 6

what to do if i have been having pain in the ball of my foot for about 3 weeks & i figured like a hole underneath my hard skin in the ball of my foot. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Pain: If there is a hole in your skin then the first right thing to do is see your podiatrist asap.  Waiting is never the right thing to do.

Question 7

hole!  there is hole in right foot {hard skin area} how it can be rectified?

Accepted Answer

Warning: A"hole" in your foot is never good, especially if you are diabetic or have neuropathy.
See a podiatrist asap.

Question 8

what works to remove the hard skin on the feet that is caused by athletes foot fungus?

Accepted Answer

See below: Use a pumice stone or callous file and then apply athletes foot cream to the area.

Question 9

i have hard skin on ball of my foot under neath it there is a hard lump and its really sore, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Callus: You might have developed a callus underneath the ball of your foot.  This is normal due to increase pressure.  You can try using moisturizer cream to your feet after getting them wet, you can try an over the counter pumice stone as well to help soften and get rid of the hardened skin.  If there is still pain a better description and a referral to a podiatrist may help!

Question 10

how do you you get rid of the hard skin on the feet caused by moccasin type athletes foot?

Accepted Answer

You must: Treat the fungus infection. After the infection is gone use a urea based skin cream.

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Both of my second toes always have thick hard skin on the sides and tip of my toenails. sometimes the skin is itchy or hurts. what could it be?

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What could the hard skin lump be on top of my foot?

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What should i do to remove the hard skin on the ball of my foot?

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Where can i get a foot health practioner to scrape out my hard skin?

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Hi there i need some advice. i have some hard skin in the sole of my foot that hurts. have you got any advise that can help. thank you in advance?

A member asked:

What to do if i have been having pain in the ball of my foot for about 3 weeks & i figured like a hole underneath my hard skin in the ball of my foot. any advice?

A member asked:

Hole! there is hole in right foot {hard skin area} how it can be rectified?

A member asked:

What works to remove the hard skin on the feet that is caused by athletes foot fungus?

A member asked:

I have hard skin on ball of my foot under neath it there is a hard lump and its really sore, what could this be?

A member asked:

How do you you get rid of the hard skin on the feet caused by moccasin type athletes foot?

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