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Spot On Toe Which Does Not Hurt And Stayed There For Long. What Could It Be?

i have a spot on my third toe on my right foot. i've had it for as long as i can remember. it's alway been a rectangular shape and when i press on it it goes away and then slowly comes back. it doesn't hurt, although lately it's been a bit dry. just wanted to know what it might be.
Sat, 21 Dec 2013
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Hi,
I can understand your concern for rectangular shaped spot on toe.

After reading your query I can make our that it might be corn or callosity. These are quite common to find on toe area because of repeated friction and rubbing form the opposing surface of shoes and sleepers.

DO not try to pinch or pop the area other wise can get infected. You can apply a moisturizing cream over the same for 3-4 times. The main treatment is by a cream containing salicylic acid with clobetasol in it. You can apply this cream at night time in a very thin layer. Do not apply beyond 14 days without dermatological guidance.

DO not wear tight fitting or lose fitting shoes as can cause more prominence of the area.

Take care.
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Spot On Toe Which Does Not Hurt And Stayed There For Long. What Could It Be?

Hi, I can understand your concern for rectangular shaped spot on toe. After reading your query I can make our that it might be corn or callosity. These are quite common to find on toe area because of repeated friction and rubbing form the opposing surface of shoes and sleepers. DO not try to pinch or pop the area other wise can get infected. You can apply a moisturizing cream over the same for 3-4 times. The main treatment is by a cream containing salicylic acid with clobetasol in it. You can apply this cream at night time in a very thin layer. Do not apply beyond 14 days without dermatological guidance. DO not wear tight fitting or lose fitting shoes as can cause more prominence of the area. Take care.