What is this on my heel?

Posted by leevy22 @leevy22, Jul 24 5:22am

Hello everyone!
I suffer from hard skin on most places of my feet that turn white when wet and yellow when dry. Since I started using callus remover patches from the market thinking that would solve my problem, things got worse.
What concerns me the most is this huge patch on my heel. I struggle a lot at the beach and at swimming pools because it is so obvious, it makes me embarrassed.
From what I’ve read online the skin on my feet is macerated due to exposure to moist (I have hyperhidrosis on my feet).
Can anyone help me about what it is and how to treat it?

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covidstinks2023 | @covidstinks2023 | Jul 31 5:10pm

leevy22, Have you been to a podiatrist? They are really good at diagnosing foot problems and if this is something that can be filed down....they know their stuff.

Do you dry your feet really well after you shower or bathe? Sometimes, we forget to dry our feet really well after we shower or bathe, especially between the toes. This can lead to extra moisture and even fungus if we do not dry them well.

Even though you battle excessive perspiring of the feet, I wonder if your heels are dry. What do you think? If so, you may need to just moisturize your heels only for this rough patch condition. I use Mary Kay Extra emollient night cream on my heels, knees and elbows. It's phenomenal and smells wonderful. I'm not a doctor by any means, so please check with a podiatrist before doing this. They can help you greatly.

I'm so sorry that you have this. Praying for you. Hugs & Blessings...

seniormed | @seniormed | Jul 31 8:24pm

I think it is a skin problem related to friction and excessive sweat. At times there is also bacterial overgrowth.
A dermatologist may be the best consultation.
Ask them to check it with a fluorescent lamp in a darkened room to look for bacteria.

naiviv | @naiviv | Aug 4 1:30pm

I have noticed my heels are getting dryer and scaly. I have been using dermatologist tested lotions and creams and these help but the dryness come back. Do any of you have ever used exfoliating feet products with good results? Thank you.

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Aug 4 1:50pm

In reply to @naiviv "I have noticed my heels are getting dryer and scaly. I have been using dermatologist tested..." + (show)

The bottoms of my feet often get that way. When I (rarely) get a pedicure, I refuse to allow them to aggressively file my feet because years ago a pedicurist actually made my foot bleed.
So I use a gentle, homemade exfoliant of granulated sugar and oil, sometimes with a little essential oil. Super cheap and easy to make, and I know exactly what is going on my body.
For oil I use baby oil, grapeseed oil or light olive oil.
For scent I use peppermint (give feet a nice tingle), lavender (relaxing) or sometimes ecalyptus or rose. On little-boy feet that have ground in barefoot grime, I use tea tree oil for the scent, no more smelly feet for several days.
It also works on hands. After wards, just rinse, pat dry & moisturize.

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