Redness on top of foot

Question 1

What does small red dots on top of foot mean?

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Depends: It could be something called petechial (small spots of blood under the skin). It can be due to extensive swelling, heart or circulation problems, infe... Read More

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Usually allergy: Most commonly an allergy to shoes or socks or laundry detergent or soap. There are other possible causes and if they've been around for a while need ... Read More

Question 2

My husband has round red lump on top of foot. feels callously but when pressed squishy. no pain. any thought what it could be?

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Ganglion cyst: Look up synovial cyst or ganglion cyst that occurs on tendons esp the wrist. It should not be that red though.

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Athletes foot: This may be athletes foot but can not diagnose without seeing, it may be a bacterial or fungual infection. See your doctor.

Question 3

Small red mole on top of foot, been there for several months. dr. said it was nothing serious, but still unsure? slightly raised with red dot in it

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Lesion: Sorry, it would be difficult to try to identify what this is without at least visualizing it. It you are not comfortable with the input you received -... Read More

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Unsure? Easy to fix.: To remove all doubt, cut it out. How simple is that. Quite frankly, can one ever be sure until the identification is made.

Question 4

I've had pain in my right foot for just over a week. developing burning sensation & redness on top & side of foot. feels like foot is twisted.

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Time to move!!: It certainly sounds like a pretty good description of cellulitis. The proximal cause needs to be uncovered. A trip to your local surgery is needed to ... Read More

Question 5

Red hard bump on top of foot between pinky and next toe. very sore. what cud this be and wat home remedy shud i use?

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Too old for wart...: Red hard lumps between the 4th and 5th toes are usually caused by the underlying bones being pushed together. The result is the formation of an interd... Read More

Question 6

What would cause a red itchy rash on top of foot above toes looks like sunburn, itchy, slightly tender occurred after onset of third day of period?

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Allergy: You could have shoe allergy. See your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation to get the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 7

I have small red dots on top of right foot and on toes. do u have any suggestions of what is causing this?

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Many possibilities : Could be a contact dermatitis, fungus, abscess. If there is a pus pocket i would see your doctor and if it spreads but had to diagnose without seeing ... Read More

Question 8

I've had a red blotch on top of my foot for about 5 years. it doesn't hurt or itch most of the time, but the skin is more sensitive to touch. any idea?

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Nondiagnostic: A red blotch is not enough of a description required to make a diagnosis. One would like to know the size, shape, flatness or raised configuration,whe... Read More

Question 9

I have a dark red spot on top of my foot. it doesn't feel particularly like anything but my foot seems cramped at random times. what could it be?

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Not related: The spot could be a range of things from rash, allergic reaction, blister, birth mark, etc. There may not be a connection to foot cramping other tha... Read More

Question 10

What is the large red bump on the top of my foot?

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Bug bite?: Could be a bug bite, do you have a picture?

Redness on top of foot

What does small red dots on top of foot mean?

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My husband has round red lump on top of foot. feels callously but when pressed squishy. no pain. any thought what it could be?

Small red mole on top of foot, been there for several months. dr. said it was nothing serious, but still unsure? slightly raised with red dot in it

I've had pain in my right foot for just over a week. developing burning sensation & redness on top & side of foot. feels like foot is twisted.

Red hard bump on top of foot between pinky and next toe. very sore. what cud this be and wat home remedy shud i use?

What would cause a red itchy rash on top of foot above toes looks like sunburn, itchy, slightly tender occurred after onset of third day of period?

I have small red dots on top of right foot and on toes. do u have any suggestions of what is causing this?

I've had a red blotch on top of my foot for about 5 years. it doesn't hurt or itch most of the time, but the skin is more sensitive to touch. any idea?

I have a dark red spot on top of my foot. it doesn't feel particularly like anything but my foot seems cramped at random times. what could it be?

What is the large red bump on the top of my foot?

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