Have Thick Dead Patch On Foot. Applied Ring Guard Ointment. Help?

Posted on Tue, 14 May 2013

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Tue, 14 May 2013 Answered on

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Question : I have a thick dead skin patch on upperside of my foot for last two decades. I havent been to eradicate this spot inspite of applying various derma creams. Finally I tried peeling off the dead sking and scubbed hard along with application of ring guard ointment. Unfortunately this act has brought red spots around that patch over reddish skin patch of about 4 inch square and white spots on lower legs. Need help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I must say, you have been too harsh to your skin.

Well skin has a good regenerating capacity and you will be fine, dont worry regarding that.

I would like too see how the lesion actually look.

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Waiting for your response.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 minutes later)

Do U recommend any medicines for treating the condition. Any ointment, cream or tablets. Shall tke a picture with mobile phone and forward.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Hello
Thanks for the follow up.

Ya you can take photograph with mobile and forward.

I will suggest you creams after seeing the condition of your skin.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar