Question
My Right Big Toe has a crusty rough area on Top of my joint - it "Looks" worse sometimes, than others.  The Left Big Toe has the same condition, just not as bad.
It doesn't Hurt - it's just ugly. It's kind of bumpy & scaley.  
What is it and can I make it go Away??
thank you.

Answer
Hi Norma,

The rough scaly skin on your toe is usually due to rubbing of the shoe.  There also may be a mild fungal infection of the toe.  Other possibilities could be a wart but unlikely.

To start, I would us a cream twice daily.

Here is a suggestion:

http://www.ourdoctorstore.com/katz/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=486

In addition, use an antifungal cream from the drugstore, twice daily.  Lightly rub with a pumice stone weekly.

If that doesn't help, please see a Podiatrist.

Sincerely,

Marc Katz, DPM
Tampa, Florida
Advanced Podiatry
www.thetampapodiatrist.com
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