Question 1

i have hard skin on the bottom of my big toe in the middle on both sides at the same place it's white and can be picked off but always comes back is this normal and what is it or the cause of it. it's also painless and i can't feel it?

Accepted Answer

: Not being able to examine the area it is impossible to make a diagnosis. Would be wise to sit a Podiatrist, a foot doctor, for examination, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment.

Question 2

i have a small area of really hard skin on the underside of my big toe it's on both feet in same area what is this from and is it normal?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds like you are developing pressure points on the big toes. This sounds like a protective callus from shoe irritation from the shoe or a weight bearing pressure point.  you change shoes this area could resolve itself. If this continues and painful see a podiatrist to help with shoe choices

Question 3

i currently have hard and dark skin growing on my big toe.what would be causing it?

Accepted Answer

See below: Hard dark skin is referred to as callus and is a result of abnormal pressures being applied to the toe from either a malpositioned bone, a spur protruding off a bone and friction with the skin causing a callus.  The darkening could also represent bleeding from small capillaries that penetrate the skin often seen by soft tissue lesions commonly referred to as plantars warts.

Question 4

i usually peel the hard skin off my big toe, could i get an infection? how would i know if i get an infection?

Accepted Answer

You can: pain, redness, swelling are cardinal signs of an infection..

Question 5

on the outer aspect of my big toe i have a have growth of hard skin.  it can be shaved easily or cut off with scissors, it returns. how remove it?

Accepted Answer

Callus: Cut or grate or shave it off as you are doing. A razor blade works well.

Question 6

i have hard skin on top of the joint of my big toe on each foot. it can be shaved and skin gets smoother but always comes back & doesn't look nice.

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: Or orthopedic foot and ankle doc who can offer you a more permenant solution through a small surgical, procedure.

Question 7

bumps on both big toe knuckles hard skin on top and it feels like a hard little rock is on the inside also. no pain unless i wear shoes that rub on it?

Accepted Answer

Bunion pain: Sounds like the beginnings of bunion deformity pain.  A bunion is a deformity of the great toe joints where they are crooked instead of straight.  The best thing to help is to continue wearing wider shoes or off-load those areas and taken antiinflammatory medication for pain.  If nonsurgical treatment fails, you'll need to see a podiatrist for consult.  Hope this helps and best of luck!

Question 8

soles of feet are red, tender look swollen. hard and peeling skin on the back of toes, hard skin and sore. used athletes foot 5 days didn't help?

Accepted Answer

Tinea Pedis: It sounds like a tinea pedis or athletes foot. Fungus can be very resistant to medication. Put lotrimin (clotrimazole) AF cream as well as hydrocortisone cream 15 three times a day for a week. Also, dry feet and toes carefully, then apply gold bond powder into your socks immediately after bathing or swimming. Good luck.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I have hard skin on the bottom of my big toe in the middle on both sides at the same place it's white and can be picked off but always comes back is this normal and what is it or the cause of it. it's also painless and i can't feel it?

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I have a small area of really hard skin on the underside of my big toe it's on both feet in same area what is this from and is it normal?

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I currently have hard and dark skin growing on my big toe.what would be causing it?

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I usually peel the hard skin off my big toe, could i get an infection? how would i know if i get an infection?

A member asked:

On the outer aspect of my big toe i have a have growth of hard skin. it can be shaved easily or cut off with scissors, it returns. how remove it?

A member asked:

I have hard skin on top of the joint of my big toe on each foot. it can be shaved and skin gets smoother but always comes back & doesn't look nice.

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Bumps on both big toe knuckles hard skin on top and it feels like a hard little rock is on the inside also. no pain unless i wear shoes that rub on it?

A member asked:

Soles of feet are red, tender look swollen. hard and peeling skin on the back of toes, hard skin and sore. used athletes foot 5 days didn't help?

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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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