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Suggest Treatment For Calluses On Foot

Posted on Sun, 26 Jul 2015

Question: I have developed a callous that's been on my foot for awhile.... don't hurt to much unless I walk excessively or more than normal. I recently started back walking and after about the seventh day the my pinky toe is kinda numb on the side..... this has happened before . If u put pressure on your callus put pressure on a nerve..... the toe is pink and looks healthy just fill a Little numb.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Callous needs topical treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif warmly Welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns.

Callous formation is a normal process of hyperkeratosed and dried up skin at the pressure points where skin compresses againt some bony surface.

If I was your treating physician I would have prescribed you Triamcinolone acetonide ointment to apply on the callosity 3 times a day continuously, until the skin softens up and is healed properly.

If you feel medical treatment is no more working for you, and it bothers you much, you may consult a general surgeon to remove it surgically. But I don't think you will need it.

The numbness on little finger of the same side is not an issue of medical concer. Back walking hasn't been so normal for the little finger to bear all that stretch and pressure. Its due to exhaustion and once you give it a proper rest it normally resolves. Its like we get a temporary numbness and weakness in thumbs due to excessive use of XXXXXXX phone.

Hope it helps and I answered all your concerns. If you have further questions, let me know. If satisfied, please give a five star rating and close the discussion.

Have a wonderful time ahead.

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DR. XXXXXXX M. HANIF

USA

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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Hanif (35 minutes later)

It been like that for about a week.. but the feeling has return a Little bit not completely. I also had foot trams in 2006..... I broke it in eight places Nd developed arthritis so I walk with my feet kinda curve in.......when I mash on the callus I can feel a sensation in the pinky toe.......:)

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You need Orthotics/Prosthetics specialist consultation.

Detailed Answer:
Dr. Hanif welcomes you back!

I really appreciate your detailed follow up question and giving me a chance to help you in a better way.

You need special shoes for your feet. It will all match the shape and curves of your feet. Consult an orthotics and prosthetics specialist today and he will examine the feet. They take the exact three dimentional sample of the feet and make special shoes available for you to fit in your feet. These shoes will divide the pressure evenly over the whole foot, and will alleviate progression of the deformity and discomfort.

Also keep applying the ointment aforementioned.

Hope it helps. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues in future, feel free to 'ask me a question' directly from my profile.

Hope I answered all of your medical concerns. If agreed please give a five stars rating and Close this discussion.

Have a wonderful time ahead.

Best Regards!

DR. XXXXXXX M. HANIF

USA

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Hanif (36 hours later)

Ok thanks doc

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Hanif (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are always welcome. My pleasure!

Detailed Answer:
I welcome you back and appreciate your acknowledgement that I was of some help to resolve your medical concerns.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj