
I Have A Small Semi Hard Mass Under My Foot

Question: I have a small semi hard mass under my foot near my toes. The area is kind of hard on the surface and is slightly yellow in color.
Brief Answer:
Probably a fungal infection, kindly more details are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to a fungal infection.
I suggest you to send a photo of the foot to help me through the diagnosis.
Other information that I may need are:
Is the foot itchy?
Is the mass painful while walking?
Have you used uncomfortable shoes lately?
Meanwhile, I suggest to maintain the foot clean, wash it with antibacterial soap.
I also suggest to use an antifugal cream such as Miconazole cream.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Probably a fungal infection, kindly more details are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The symptoms seem to be related to a fungal infection.
I suggest you to send a photo of the foot to help me through the diagnosis.
Other information that I may need are:
Is the foot itchy?
Is the mass painful while walking?
Have you used uncomfortable shoes lately?
Meanwhile, I suggest to maintain the foot clean, wash it with antibacterial soap.
I also suggest to use an antifugal cream such as Miconazole cream.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng


The area is not itchy, not painful, and it is not uncomfortable to walk on. How would I go about sending you a pic of the area??
Brief Answer:
Probably a foot callus, you should not be worried.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Based on the information provided the symptoms are probably related to a foot callus.
Please send the photo to help me through the diagnosis.
You can upload the photo here or send it at YYYY@YYYY for me to review.
Hope it helps.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Probably a foot callus, you should not be worried.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Based on the information provided the symptoms are probably related to a foot callus.
Please send the photo to help me through the diagnosis.
You can upload the photo here or send it at YYYY@YYYY for me to review.
Hope it helps.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Thank you. I will send you an email with pics of the foot area so you should receive them in a few minutes to receive. Thanks for your help! It will come from this email: YYYY@YYYY
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Brief Answer:
Probably a fungal infection, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already reviewed the attached report.
It looks like a fungal infection.
I suggest to use Miconazole cream for local application.
I also recommend to maintain a good hygiene of the feet.
I suggest to use cotton underwear and breathable shoes.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
Probably a fungal infection, follow the advice below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
I already reviewed the attached report.
It looks like a fungal infection.
I suggest to use Miconazole cream for local application.
I also recommend to maintain a good hygiene of the feet.
I suggest to use cotton underwear and breathable shoes.
Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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