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Cracked heels/hole in foot (gross foot photo included)

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Motherofmonsters · 19/08/2023 20:36

Hi,

My foot has been hurting the past couple of days so I figured it was dry and have just been moisturising it. Today it was really hurting so I've given it a nice long soak and inspected it and I've got quite a deep hole in the heel.
What can I do to make it better?
I've attached a gross photo

Thank you

OP posts:
IScreamAtMichaelangelos · 20/08/2023 16:36

To me the bottom of the heel counts as part of the sole of your foot. Am I missing something?

cinnamonfrenchtoast · 20/08/2023 16:38

IScreamAtMichaelangelos · 20/08/2023 15:36

Is it terrible that I don't think the OP's feet look bad apart from the verrucas 😂 surely dry skin on soles of feet is normal?

That's a lot more than dry skin though - it looks like a fungal infection alongside two rather impressive veruccas.

AdoraBell · 20/08/2023 16:42

Either see a podiatrist or remove the dead skin as suggested with a pumice. Either way, hope you get some relief soon.

LaurelandHedgy · 20/08/2023 17:00

I think you need to take better care of yourself. If your feet get split and infected, you won’t even be able to walk.

CantThinkOfANameAtAll · 20/08/2023 17:41

IScreamAtMichaelangelos · 20/08/2023 16:36

To me the bottom of the heel counts as part of the sole of your foot. Am I missing something?

Most people count the bottom of the heel as ...well, the heel. It has a bottom and sides and a back. The sole is more the soft underside from the heel to the toes (arch/met).

Cracked heels/hole in foot (gross foot photo included)
charliechaplins · 20/08/2023 19:41

OP have you soaked your feet which is why they look that way?

Original poster
Motherofmonsters · 20/08/2023 22:05

charliechaplins · 20/08/2023 19:41

OP have you soaked your feet which is why they look that way?

The first photo has been soaked. The other one hasn't.

I've moisturised and filled a little bit today but hasn't shifted much. Will keep at it, hopefully will hear from the podiatrist tomorrow

OP posts:
fetchacloth · 20/08/2023 22:15

As others have said OP that hole could be a verruca.
I'd be inclined to book in with a podiatrist to get their opinion and some treatment for the large build up of hard skin.
I also suffer with hard skin build up especially during the summer months as a result of wearing sandals. Twice a week I use a Margaret Dabbs foot file and follow up with a foot moisturiser and this keeps on top of the problems.

CaptainofmyownShip · 20/08/2023 22:24

You need to be careful, badly cracked, split skin on feet could lead to cellulitis.

charliechaplins · 20/08/2023 22:39

@Motherofmonsters you need to get the dry skin either shaved of or use cream with urea etc. it's manageable!

almostoverthehill · 20/08/2023 23:00

Go to the podiatrist, the will recommend products and advice on maintaining your feet

charliechaplins · 20/08/2023 23:33

Use this oP Urea 42% Foot Cream, Cracked Heel Repair Cream For Feet and Hand, Callus Remover For Dry And Hard Skin, Maximum Strength for Hand, Foot and Body Care, 100g (Original Scent) amzn.eu/d/j6wANYy

What are you using to file your feet?

coolcahuna · 21/08/2023 08:12

My feet were quite bad with hard skin. I got a charge up hard skin remover tool from amazon and along with the urea cream, it's really sorted it out. Also don't wear flip flops any more, wear tevas.

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