Question 1

what is the best home treatment for very sore achy heals which have a very thick tough skin?  also what's the best lotion for dry sandpaper-like feet?

Accepted Answer

The thick or dead: Skin should be removed. This is best done by a podiatrist. If you don't have insurance consider a pedegg available at a drugstore. I like the high concentration urea creams to help moisturize a foot.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: thick skin?

Accepted Answer

Thick skin: The term thick skinned is used to refer to someone who is not easily upset by criticism.  Some have used it  to describe lack of empathy.  A more literal definition is increased depth of the tissue  lining the outer body.

Question 3

how to remove thick skin on top of feet?

Accepted Answer

Topical keratolytics: Several moisturizers over the counter have ingredients that over time will help minimize thicker skin: look for products that have one of the following ingredients: lactic acid, urea, salicyclic acid, alpha-hydroxy acid. The caveat is that you have to continue using ingredient to maintain benefit.

Question 4

i have thick skin growing from under my toenail, what is that?

Accepted Answer

A corn: It can be a corn (callus tissue) caused by pressure of the shoe on the toe and by a thickened nail.  Sometimes this is actually a soft tissue lesion (such as a fibroma) or might lie over a bone spur under the nail. See a podiatrist to make the diagnosis, and get treatment options.

Question 5

what could dark brown and thick skin on my foot be?

Accepted Answer

Skin changes: It would bode well for you to have the area of question evaluated by a podiatrist or dermatologist.  Skin biopsy would help determine the source of the discoloration.

Question 6

who has developed thick skin on the bottom of their feet from going barefooted that cracks and bleeds?

Accepted Answer

Moisturize: Use a skin lotion/moisturizing cream on your heels on a regular basis. Use of a pumice stone can be helpful and is a safe way to gently remove buildup.  This often needs to be done on a regular basis.

If you have dry heels with painful cracks, or are diabetic or have peripheral vascular disease, seek care from a podiatrist.

Question 7

is thin or thick skin more susceptible to wrinkles?

Accepted Answer

Thin skin: Like around the eyes.  That's usually the first place a person notices wrinkles.  The palms and soles have the thickest skin and rarely wrinkle except in very old age.

Question 8

how to to get thick skin on your heels so you can walk on hot surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Why: Doing such an activity places you at risk for blisters and burns that have greater implications in their risks.

Question 9

is it bad to have thick skin on your hands?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are many causes of thick skin, from psoriasis to certain genetic conditions with hyperkeratosis.  Thick skin in one area could be simply callouses or warts. Thick skin all over the hand can sometimes impede movement, crack & get infected, or retain moisture.  See a dermatologist if it bothers you or if you feel something else is going on.

Question 10

how do you get rid of thick skin on feet soles?

Accepted Answer

Laser hair removal: Laser hair removal is your best bet, although its white unusual to have hair on the soles of your feet.

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What is the best home treatment for very sore achy heals which have a very thick tough skin? also what's the best lotion for dry sandpaper-like feet?

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What is the definition or description of: thick skin?

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How to remove thick skin on top of feet?

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I have thick skin growing from under my toenail, what is that?

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What could dark brown and thick skin on my foot be?

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Who has developed thick skin on the bottom of their feet from going barefooted that cracks and bleeds?

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Is thin or thick skin more susceptible to wrinkles?

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How to to get thick skin on your heels so you can walk on hot surfaces?

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Is it bad to have thick skin on your hands?

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How do you get rid of thick skin on feet soles?

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