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Foot corn and bulged skin
I had a hard skin (corn type) on side of my foot and because it was harmless I ignored and one month back i noticed the skin around that corn is bulged and consulted dermatologist.
As per doctor s advice I applied salicure ointment and salt water soak and after one week bulging reduced a bit.
Then doctor said i don't have to do regular salt water soak and only apply salicure ointment once a day.
It is been 4 weeks now I am applying salicure and the layers of corn is peeling off but the bulged area around is is still there. No pus , no pain on pressing.just a white color bulged area.
Any suggestions.
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Share pics for better evaluation
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Don't worry...you are suffering from callosity causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Hi,It’s good that you’ve consulted a dermatologist. The persisting bulged area may need further evaluation. I recommend consulting a doctor online for personalized advice.
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Schedule an online consultation with a healthcare professional to assess the condition.
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Continue following your doctor’s advice and keep the area clean and dry.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly share pictures for better evaluation and diagnosis cornscan be removed kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Need to share photos for better assessment and treatment
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Dr. G Arun
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5 yrs exp
Thanjavur
Callosities, consult with dermatologist.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Visit a dermatologist to get it removed
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Dr. Silky Priya
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Pune
The lesion you describe appears consistent with a chronic heloma durum (hard corn) with possible underlying pressure-induced dermal thickening or reactive fibrosis. The absence of pain, pus, or erythema is reassuring, ruling out active infection. The white bulge may be residual callus or a localized thickened dermis.
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Continue topical keratolytics (like Salicure) once daily for another 2–3 weeks. If the bulge persists or feels firm, you may benefit from debulking via paring by a dermatologist or occlusion therapy using salicylic acid plasters. A footwear assessment and offloading with soft silicone padding or corn caps is essential to prevent recurrence.
If the bulge remains fixed after 6–8 weeks of topical treatment, consider a review for differential diagnoses like plantar warts (HPV) or epidermal inclusion cyst, especially if the core regrows or there's recurrence.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
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18 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Arpita
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14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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