Question 1

how can i toughen the skin on soles of my feet?

Accepted Answer

Toughening skin: Walk barefoot! it takes a while but any skin exposed to constant friction will thicken in response. It is what happens when a callus forms.

Question 2

i have a cut on the bottom of my foot. i also have dry skin on the soles of my feet and they can get very cold. could this be because of my diabetes?

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If u have a cut: On the bottom of your foot and are diabetic I suggest you see a podiatrist first and foremost. The dry skin may or may not be a result of autonomic neuropathy. The cold feet may be neuropathy as well, you may feel the feet are cold and they may not be. If they are it could be Raynaud's. 
I would doubt a 17 year old would have peripheral vascular disease ..,yet......

Question 3

i have loads of thick hard skin on both my feet, what is it? can i do anything help prevent it? i av tried foot creams&soak them everyday.?

Accepted Answer

Might be callus : A podiatrist can help remove and figure out if being caused by faulty biomechanics.

Question 4

my feet are swelling skin is dieing breaking open i thought it was athetics foot but there is a patch on the bottom it is round this is very pain full

Accepted Answer

You : You should definitely go and see a podiatrist right away. What you probably have is an infection and or an abscess on the bottom of your foot. If you do not go and visit a podiatrist, this infection may get worse and ytour foot will swell even more.

What the doctor will need to do is to make an incision and drain all the pus from your abscess. After that, you he or she will clean the wound and dress it with a topical antibiotic ointment such as bactroban (mupirocin). You will most likely need to take some oral antibiotics as well.

But whatever you do, don't just wait thinking it will resolve. It's better to go and visit a specialist than waiting.

Question 5

how can i avoid dry scaly skin on my feet:  could it be athletes' foot?

Accepted Answer

Urea Creams: To keep your feet moisturezed use a good urea type cream like lac hydrin or am lactin. It is best to apply them after bath or shower when the skin is hydrated. Athletes foot would cause severe dry cracked skin and redness on the bottom and sides of the foot. If this is the case you should see a podiatrist for treatment.

Question 6

i have no rash or anything visible on my skin yet i have this intense itching mostly on my feet and its not athletes foot mostly at night any ideas

Accepted Answer

See below: Could be an allergic reaction or hypersensativitiy.
Try using a cortisone cream.

Question 7

why do the bottoms of my feet itch so badly? it is a deep itch inside my foot, but horrible. no red skin or rash. not scaley. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Nerve problem: This is most likely due to a nerve irritation under the skin.  There are multiple causes for this and seeing your podiatrist would help by getting you on the right medication to stop the itching and burning.

Question 8

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 9

ive had a deep,awful itch on my right foot,on the pad under my big toe,for weeks.its relentless and keeping me up at night.i can see no rash or mark at all.i am moisturising my feet and have no dry skin.what can i do- its driving me crazy?

Accepted Answer

: A visit to a Podiatrist might be helpful in identifying and treating cause of discomfort in the foot.

Question 10

i have health anxiety and im concerned about symptoms that may not be symptoms. like the color of the underside of my feet. the heel and foot pad near the toes almost looks orange-ish (space between is pale normal skin). is this normal? or jaundice?

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: See your primary care doctor .

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How can I toughen the skin on soles of my feet

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How can i toughen the skin on soles of my feet?

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I have a cut on the bottom of my foot. i also have dry skin on the soles of my feet and they can get very cold. could this be because of my diabetes?

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I have loads of thick hard skin on both my feet, what is it? can i do anything help prevent it? i av tried foot creams&soak them everyday.?

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My feet are swelling skin is dieing breaking open i thought it was athetics foot but there is a patch on the bottom it is round this is very pain full

A member asked:

How can i avoid dry scaly skin on my feet: could it be athletes' foot?

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I have no rash or anything visible on my skin yet i have this intense itching mostly on my feet and its not athletes foot mostly at night any ideas

A member asked:

Why do the bottoms of my feet itch so badly? it is a deep itch inside my foot, but horrible. no red skin or rash. not scaley. thanks!

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:

Ive had a deep,awful itch on my right foot,on the pad under my big toe,for weeks.its relentless and keeping me up at night.i can see no rash or mark at all.i am moisturising my feet and have no dry skin.what can i do- its driving me crazy?

A member asked:

I have health anxiety and im concerned about symptoms that may not be symptoms. like the color of the underside of my feet. the heel and foot pad near the toes almost looks orange-ish (space between is pale normal skin). is this normal? or jaundice?

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