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What Causes A Raised Tender Area On The Heel?

Hi. I have a raised tender red area on the side of my heel near leg bone. I have used Lamisil for a year and it reduces it, but it won't go away. I had fungus toenails, and wonder if I might have transferred the fungus to the other area. Is Lamisil the only treatment? I am healthy,76, 180#, 5ft9. Thanks, Robert
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,

1. A photograph of the raised tender area on the side of your heel is needed for a more specific opinion.

2. As you are reporting to have a history of toenails and if the applying Lamisil reduces the tenderness and redness, then, most probably it might be due to fungal infection.

It is common for fungal infection to be transferred from toenails to other parts of leg including groin.

3. I advise to:
- keep good local hygiene
- try to clean your hands each time you touch the tendered area and infected toenails
- use warm water and soap to clean the area
- dry well
- apply betaine locally; let it dry
- then, apply gentian violet solution locally; let it dry
- then, apply Lamisil

4. If it will persist, then, should consult with your dermatologist for further evaluation.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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What Causes A Raised Tender Area On The Heel?

Hi, 1. A photograph of the raised tender area on the side of your heel is needed for a more specific opinion. 2. As you are reporting to have a history of toenails and if the applying Lamisil reduces the tenderness and redness, then, most probably it might be due to fungal infection. It is common for fungal infection to be transferred from toenails to other parts of leg including groin. 3. I advise to: - keep good local hygiene - try to clean your hands each time you touch the tendered area and infected toenails - use warm water and soap to clean the area - dry well - apply betaine locally; let it dry - then, apply gentian violet solution locally; let it dry - then, apply Lamisil 4. If it will persist, then, should consult with your dermatologist for further evaluation. Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana