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I have a small area of really hard skin on the underside of my big toe it's on both feet in same area what is this from and is it normal?

Q: i have a small area of really hard skin on the underside of my big toe it's on both feet in same area what is this from and is it normal?

: It sounds like you are developing pressure points on the big toes. This sounds like a protective callus from shoe irritation from the shoe or a weight bearing pressure point. you change shoes this area could resolve itself. If this continues and painful see a podiatrist to help with shoe choices

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

It sounds like you are developing pressure points on the big toes. This sounds like a protective callus from shoe irritation from the shoe or a weight bearing pressure point. you change shoes this area could resolve itself. If this continues and painful see a podiatrist to help with shoe choices

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 6/30/2022

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A member asked:

I have a small area of really hard skin on the underside of my big toe it's on both feet in same area what is this from and is it normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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