What Causes Light Colored Bumps On The Top Of The Feet?

Posted on Wed, 19 Jul 2017

Question: I am experiencing light colored small bumps on the top of my feet which are becoming more numerous and extending upwards on my legs. Have used various creams and moisture etc. No help to date. What is it and how do i get rid of it.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (47 hours later)

I sent pictures to healthcaremagic.com per doctor request. Will he get them at that address and will he respond?
YYYY@YYYY

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can't see any pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I can't see any pictures.
Kindly send them again.

You can simply email them to YYYY@YYYY and keep the Subject as ATTN:Dr Asmeet, and I'll receive them.

Awaiting...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached photographs and need to ask you few questions.
Are you having itching, burning or any other complaints on the affected areas?
What is the duration of these bumps?
Do you have any other ailments or taking any other medicines?
Which medicines have you used in the past?
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 hours later)

Have had these bumps for about 5 years. They seem to be getting worse and are spreading up my legs. My local doctor says that nothing can be done to help and it's just because I am over 40. I just can't believe that. I am taking blood pressure and statins. Have had bypass and have a pacemaker. Last week had CT scan on legs to determine if I have a periferal circulation problem. Should know results by Wednesday this week.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
acrokeratosis verruciformis/lichen nitidus/idiopathic guttate hypomelanosi

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints there are few possibilities:
either these are acrokeratosis verruciformis of hopf or lichen nitidus or idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis.
To confirm a clinical examination and if required a skin biopsy will be required.

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 days later)

If one of these items is the problem, is there a remedy available?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Acrokeratosis &idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis don't show much improvement

Detailed Answer:
There is not much treatment for acrokeratosis verruciformis and idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis but lichen nitidus does improve with treatment.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad