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

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 3

any tips for yellowish hard skin on heal of both feet and side of both big toes (what could i put on those areas?)

Accepted Answer

Hard skin on feet: You may callus on your feet and need to be seen by a foot doctor. Also want make sure they are not plantar warts so a visit to the foot doctor would be helpful.

Question 4

hard skin on top of middle toe?

Accepted Answer

More details.: You are not giving a whole lot to go on. Hard skin on the toe is usually a result of underlying bone rubbing on the shoe or a skin infection of some sort.

Question 5

i have these bumps on my toes and in between them. they're hard skin with a little hole at the top, it's very sensitive a little tap hurts. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Much easier: To diagnose with a picture you may be referring to hard and soft corns....which occur over bony prominences if that's what it is. If there is a hole though that is a potential problem and you should seek out treatment with a foot doctor.

Question 6

can anything be done for hard skin on the top of my toes?

Accepted Answer

Corns: A podiatrist can treat this. May need conservative care or possible surgery.

Question 7

what are things i can do to remove hard skin on my pinky toe?

Accepted Answer

Try urea: There are moisturizing creams available at drug stores and pharmacys which have a high concentration of urea.  The urea helps to break down areas of thickened skin.  You may need to find different shoes or pad that area to prevent the callused skin from returning.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

thirty five yr old female with hardened skin on big toes and bottom of feet,  have tried everything. what can i do to soften feet and rid hard skin?

Accepted Answer

Foot doctor: Foot doctors or podiatrists specialize in treatment of the feet. It may be that the dry hard skin needs to be removed. Then topical use of a mositurizer will prevent reoccurance.

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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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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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Any tips for yellowish hard skin on heal of both feet and side of both big toes (what could i put on those areas?)

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Hard skin on top of middle toe?

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I have these bumps on my toes and in between them. they're hard skin with a little hole at the top, it's very sensitive a little tap hurts. what is it?

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Can anything be done for hard skin on the top of my toes?

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What are things i can do to remove hard skin on my pinky toe?

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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 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?

A member asked:

Thirty five yr old female with hardened skin on big toes and bottom of feet, have tried everything. what can i do to soften feet and rid hard skin?

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