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What causes a foot to feel like you are walking on pebbles while wearing your shoes?
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See below: You could have loss of the fat pad under the ball of your feet and you are feeling the metatarsal heads.
Answered 7/28/2020
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Porokeratoma: If you look closely at the bottom of the ball of the foot, you might see one or a few hard small areas of skin. These tiny lesions are called porokeratomas. When walking, they can feel like tiny pebbles and be uncomfortable. See your podiatrist or dermatologist for treatment options.
Answered 5/6/2019
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