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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.
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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
Answered 6/4/2014
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Pitted keratolysis: See a dermatologist. Meanwhile, ventillate feet. Remove shoes, go barefoot at home. Always remove sox at bedtime. Sprinkle a little baking soda in sox. Castellani clear solution is often curative. Application of antiperspirant to bottom of feet. Miconazole (clotrimazole) is worth a try.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Could be many : Things, I'd see a podiatrist or dermatologist. Could be anything from a fungus to psoriasis to pityriasis rubra Pilaris. Witih out seeing it hard to confirm a diagnosis.
Answered 8/30/2015
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