I Have Some Marks On My Foot And I'm Not Sure How Bad It Is

Posted on Sun, 16 Aug 2020

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Question : I have some marks on my foot and I'm not sure how bad it is

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
I need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of these lesions?
Are they associated with pain or itching?
Did all of them appear suddenly or gradually?
Do you have these lesions in the palms or anywhere else?
Do you have any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

They've been gradually growing for the last year or so (I think), but have stopped growing at the current size they are in the picture. However, there are additional black marks now showing up on the rest of the foot so I was worried they might be connected to the main legions. They only cause pain when dug at or too much pressure is applied but I generally forget they exist. I don't have any on my hands, they're just on my feet. My left foot is the one with more issues, however. I don't have any other ailments and I'm not taking any medicines.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are warts

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints they seem to be warts. It is a viral infection.
I would recommend you to apply a lotion containing salicylic acid 16.7 percent and lactic acid 16.7 percent on the affected area twice daily for 3 weeks.
This should help in resolving your.
Alternatively you can consult a dermatologist and get them removed by electrocautery.
It is a minor office procedure,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj