Question 1

my whole entire bottom of my foot has dead skin so thick it's my and so thick especially in between my toes like i took a razor to scrape off the dead skin and it was just so thick i've tried things that you buy in the store nothing works?

Accepted Answer

: Need a scraping from the bottom of your foot to rule out a fungal infection,  especially if it's only one foot and not both. 
If no fungus found then need a 40% Salicylic Acid preparation to use twice daily and rubbed in gently but completely

Question 2

best way to remove dead skin from feet and heels?

Accepted Answer

Pumice stone: Use pumice stone lightly after taking a shower or a bath. The water  softens the skin.  If you have diabetes and or neuropathy best if it is done professionally by a podiatrist since you may be at higher risk for infection if you were to remove too much skin.

Question 3

my heels/side of my feet are a really really dark color i scrape & peel off the dead skin/callous nothing works it started since i been wearing hills.

Accepted Answer

Wearing high heels: If wearing shoes, especially womens dress heels barefooted, you can create a lot of friction from motion of feet in shoes.  If you wear hosiery it will likely help.  Also, daily footcare using exfoliating creams/soaps/lotions and/or pumice stonehi can help remove surface layers of builtup callus and keep skin soft and more elastic.

Question 4

started out as "dead skin" on heel, thought it was frostnip from cold, didn't hurt. months later still there. little "holes" peeling. walking hurts.

Accepted Answer

One look= 1000 words: This might be a thick layer of old skin from he frost nip. A thick callous is often painful to walk on. A podiatrist or adept family physician should be able to help you

Question 5

how to know if something is athletes foot or just dead skin?

Accepted Answer

See physician: A Podiatrist or Dermatlogist should be able to diagnose and treat a simple case. Sometimes a fungal culture or submiting a sample of affected skin may be needed. Is there any redness or itching, peeling present. This is often associated with fungus: especially if your feet sweat a lot or do not get enough air.

Question 6

i got sunburned on my leg.  my skin has turned slightly shiny. is this a good sign? it looks like it's it may become dead skin

Accepted Answer

Hydrate: After a sun burn, always try to hydrate the skin.  Drink plenty of water.  When you get out of the shower, while your skin is still soaking wet, rub in baby oil for 20 seconds, then towel dry.  In addition, next time you get a sun burn, take 2 asperin (not tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen) every 6 hours for the first day.  If it is a bad burn, then go see your dr immediately

Question 7

my wife used fine grit sandpapwr on her leg to remove a little dead skin but removed to much and now her leg os red and in pain. what can i do to make her feel better?

Accepted Answer

Cellulitis: Your wife probably allowed bacteria to get into the wound and caused an infection. Taking tylenol (acetaminophen) or Ibuprofen will help with the pain. Putting neosporin or polysporin will also help. If she runs a high fever or has trouble walking, take her to the er.

Question 8

athletes foot or just dead skin, how can i tell?

Accepted Answer

Athletes foot : Is usually scaly skin if you look closely many times there is a ring or small circle with the center missing. Dead skin is a callous and is hardened skin...

Question 9

what is the best way to treat the dead skin on my foot?

Accepted Answer

Is on the heels: Moisturize it at night time. Use Pumice stone or Emory board in the shower and then moisturize again before putting shoes and socks on.

Question 10

rough white growth on leg. it's a growth that looks like a lumpy mass of dead skin cells. not itchy, but when i scrape off it bleeds and grows back?

Accepted Answer

Need to see DERM: Lesions that bleed and grow back not looking like healthy pink skin are a concern. Schedule an appointment with a Dermatologist skin doctor for bx and rx.

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My whole entire bottom of my foot has dead skin so thick it's my and so thick especially in between my toes like i took a razor to scrape off the dead skin and it was just so thick i've tried things that you buy in the store nothing works?

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Best way to remove dead skin from feet and heels?

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My heels/side of my feet are a really really dark color i scrape & peel off the dead skin/callous nothing works it started since i been wearing hills.

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Started out as "dead skin" on heel, thought it was frostnip from cold, didn't hurt. months later still there. little "holes" peeling. walking hurts.

A member asked:

How to know if something is athletes foot or just dead skin?

A member asked:

I got sunburned on my leg. my skin has turned slightly shiny. is this a good sign? it looks like it's it may become dead skin

A member asked:

My wife used fine grit sandpapwr on her leg to remove a little dead skin but removed to much and now her leg os red and in pain. what can i do to make her feel better?

A member asked:

Athletes foot or just dead skin, how can i tell?

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What is the best way to treat the dead skin on my foot?

A member asked:

Rough white growth on leg. it's a growth that looks like a lumpy mass of dead skin cells. not itchy, but when i scrape off it bleeds and grows back?

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