I Have Had This Under My Foot For Months Now

Posted on Tue, 9 Apr 2019

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Question : i have had this under my foot for months now woth little black dots. every time i try to cut it out with a clipper, it bleeds a bit and grows back. theres little black dots in my skin and im curious what it is

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wart, get it removed by electrocautery

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query and reviewed the attached photograph.
It seems to be a wart which is a viral infection.
I would recommend you to consult a dermatologist and get it removed by electrocautery.
It is a minor procedure requiring 15 -20 minutes.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (51 minutes later)

what might have caused this?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Transmitted from an infected person or sharing of fomites

Detailed Answer:
It is a viral infection which can be contacted through multiple causes.
It can be transmitted from an infected person or walking bare footed or sharing of socks and shoes or any minor trauma to the foot.

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

are there any home remedies?

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (0 minute later)

am i contagious? i have a partner and wouldnt want him to get it too

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There are no home remedies

Detailed Answer:
There are no home remedies.
You can try a solution containing lactic acid and salicylic acid like salex L solution on the affected area twice daily for 2-3 weeks.
It is a keratolytic agent and helps in removing it.
I don’t know whether it is available as over the counter in your country.
It is not very contagious.
You avoid sharing of your shoes, socks and towel.

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

can my partner contract it?

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

Brief Answer:
Unlikely for your partner to contract this

Detailed Answer:
Its very unlikely for your partner to contract this as the transmission rates are not very high.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng