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Hello doctor, I have attached the image of my heel of feet. Last few months, am noticing lot of cracks and skin peeling of on the heels of feet. Sometimes I peel off the skin. The cracks cause pain while walking too. Sometimes I also have Itching in the feet, heel and below toe fingers. Recently I did pedicure and got all dead cells removed but aft

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There are few creams that can help you along with good practices. Please contact online for a detailed evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

My mother is diagnosed having hypertrophic lichen planus.she was applying momate cream at the lesion and venusia cream almost all over the hand and leg.after using for 1 month lesion stopped to increase or spread but no significant healing noticed.after that from last 15 days halox s ointment was applied over the lesion.and levocetrizine for 10 day

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Hello You need to opt for a virtual consult as peeling of skin is common as they are flakes that is shedding from excessive skin layers. ...  Read More

I have this habit of peeling foot skin. It's a rigorous habit and I can't stop it. That is making my foot pain while walking and no creams are helping. Is there any medical cream to make the foot better. Attaching pic of my foot. Also the peeling makes it bad and I am unable to stop this worst habit.

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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 ...  Read More

Hello sir/mam I have these rashes on my left foot heel. They keep coming back after a month or 2. And skin of the heel also peels continuously. I have this for about 2 years now. Also attaching picture here please tell what is this

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Better pic please. Also tell about symptoms and duration Any pain or Itching ...  Read More

2 weeks ago the bottom of my right foot start peeling. I just figured it was the weather change. Well as of today the peeling is way worse there are yellowish-orange blisters that peel off in chunks and burn but only on the heel the rest of the bottom of my foot is just peeling

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Please send me.some photos immediately of the same ...  Read More

I have a bad habbit of peeling off cracks on my heel and it has gone so worse that i can not walk. Skin is so dry and its painful as i created wounds. Its so irritating that i always keep scratching my feet. Get more itching that cant resist to peel more wounds and it pains later again. Please suggest good ointment to apply or any medicine to take

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You can use a good moisturiser and a Xerina cream for 7-10 days along with fucidin cream it doesn't improve you can cm and show ...  Read More

Dear sir / madam I felt little itchiness on the above heel , scratched this are only 5 sec.. what i observed skin peeled there. Generally i m not feeling pain or redness or any itchy but skin peeled. Sir plzz help me what is the reason for this.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from eczematous dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for ...  Read More

My foot heel has white line due to which my heel cracks and some time it gives pain i wash my foot daily while bathing i want to know what is this and how to cure this

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Consult me online share more details .. ...  Read More

Hello doctor I had done a tca peel for the second time... was it a less stronger concentration than the first time ... I experience a less tightening feel and peeling when compared to previous time .. so would like to know

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It's normal...For details....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

Hello.I am 27 years old female last month i suffered from chickenpox.i have alot of marks on my face due to pimples and my skin is dull and tanned.can i use minimalist peeling solution?if yes how to use it?or please suggeat something else if i cant use peeling solution.

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It can be improved....Undergo fraxel laser resurfacing therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

My mother has pain problem in her almost entire leg like in heel , knee pain and some swelling and spider veins in thighs part

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Pain involving the heel, knee and rest of the leg can have more than one cause. Spider veins with swelling may suggest venous insufficiency, especially if symptoms worsen after prolonged standing. Hee ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have been having a problem with my lips for the past few months. Earlier, my lips would only become dry and cracked during winters, but this time they have been getting very dry even in summer. Almost every day, the inner skin of my lips starts peeling, and sometimes my lips feel very dry and uncomfortable. I have tried plain Vaseline,

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Facing heel pain from last 6 months, cant stand and do work without wearing slippers, cant feel pressure when wearing slipper, but started paining without it

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Plantar fasciitis Tight fascia inflamed at heel attachment causes pain on putting the heel on graund. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been having pain in the heels of both feet for the last 2 months. The pain is mainly at the bottom of both heels and is present almost all the time. It is worst when I get out of bed after sleeping in the morning, and it also increases after standing or walking for a long time. The pain is affecting my daily activities. Could t

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Your symptoms—pain under both heels, severe during the first steps in the morning and worsening after prolonged standing or walking—are strongly suggestive of plantar fasciitis/plantar fasciopathy. H ...  Read More

My skin has been feeling dry for the past 4 or 5 days. Normally my skin does not remain so dry, I don't know why I am feeling this thing more since last three-four days.I repeatedly feel like applying something moisturizing on my skin, not just my hands, I can feel this in my feet as well.I worked a little in the mud and my heels are also cracked.M

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have got skin peel-off in underarms and its paining and is red peeled skin visible and is getting dark help please

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Sir/Mam, I have heel pain, and it's been happening for the past two months. It's a little worse when I first step in the morning, but then it doesn't hurt as I walk throughout the day. When I run, this pain gets worse. Please tell me what's wrong and how it can be fixed. Whether it's possible or not. Please reply, sir/ma'am.

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Its not heel xray It is foot xray ...  Read More

I got a burn due to chemical peel. Whether i will get new skin please help me how to get rid of the scar . Screenshot attached

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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 ...  Read More

After walking I get heel pain only right foot.. morning first step very painful after sometime gets normal..resting for a while pain increases and then normalizes only heel no swelling at all ..need suggestion

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This is the typical case of plantar fasciitis. You need specific exercises and pain relieving medications. For detailed explanation book consultation. ...  Read More

I have a sharp pain in my left heel...which is more when I stand up after some rest . It is more severe in the morning immediately after waking up...How to deal with that... Standing for long time also worsen it...pain killer helps but for a short time period.

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By history it seems you have plantar fascitis 1. You need wear soft sole slippers or shoes .never move without them 2. Do exercises meet your local physio and tell them to teach you plantar fascia str ...  Read More

I noticed some skin peeling on the penis after masturbating without lubricant. There is no pain, burning, discharge, swelling, or sores. Is this likely just friction irritation, and what treatment should I use?

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This could be early symptoms of diabetes. Your issue needs to be investigated in detail basis which we’ll be in a better position to guide and assist you further. ...  Read More

Suffering from sudden crack heel for more than a month now.. regular crack creams are not working.. it used to work before.. Pls advise. Also see few cracks in finger which i usually haven't got before.

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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 ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I am having deep cracked heel.. please find the attachment. Kindly please suggest for heeling. Inhave applied turmeric and coconut oil. Thanks

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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 ...  Read More

My Son is 10 yo,he is complaining of painful heels while walking, mostly after playing football.He plays football at least 30-40 mins every day.Please suggest what to do.

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Stop sports for 1 week Add silicone insole inside shoes Tablet Dolonex dt half Powergesic gel ...  Read More

Hi, My skin around the nail is peeling , specially on the thumb and around the index finger, is it a sign of anemia or something else?

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Vitamin deficiency, ...  Read More

I had a tiny white spot on right breast (noticed 12 years ago). It was just the same (no change in colour size or texture) until I delivered my first baby and started breast feeding. After I started breast feeding for 4 months, noticed the white spot skin peeling off once every 4-6 months. I stopped breast feeding, since 3 years, but that white sp

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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 ...  Read More

I have severe cracked heels which hasn't heeled for over a year. I have tried applying multiple urea/ moisturising creams prescribed by doctors but none of them helped me. Kindly help me out

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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 ...  Read More

I have foot corn problem on left foot heels. Please suggest what to do? I have pain in my foot. Without surgery can it be cure?

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Need to Consult With General Surgeon ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My heels and toes have become as in the pictures attached. I have hypothyroid. I am using 50mcg daily. It is in control. I am mother of two kids. I will do household chores daily . My hands are totally fine. I am having only problem with legs. Please please suggest remedies to get normal heel and toes. I am suffering from so many months.

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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 ...  Read More

I have being using new shoes and walking...from that time i got pain near left heel...in morning after waking up it hurts a lot...wat is the problem??? Plz suggest

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

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