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What Causes White Patches On Toenails And Feet After Walking?
Question: When on a 7 miles walk.
Feet were burning.
Took off my slip on sports shoes and noticed my toenails and feet covered with white patches of coloring
Feet were burning.
Took off my slip on sports shoes and noticed my toenails and feet covered with white patches of coloring
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
The changes you observed on your feet may be due to various reasons. It could be secondary to exfoliated skin or formation of blisters. It may also be due to pressure points caused by the shoes which reduced blood flow temporarily to certain focal spots on the foot. If this is the first time observing the condition on your feet, a fungal infection is possible, yet less likely.
It is impossible to definitively determine the cause of the discoloration without a physical examination in person. For the meantime, it may be worthwhile to rest your feet and observe if the spots Change or have any correlation with wearing your shoes for long periods. If the symptoms don't improve or worsen or if you develop new symptoms (eg, cold spots, numbness, tingling) in a few days, it would be reasonable to see your physician for an examination & assessment.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello & thank you for submitting your question.
The changes you observed on your feet may be due to various reasons. It could be secondary to exfoliated skin or formation of blisters. It may also be due to pressure points caused by the shoes which reduced blood flow temporarily to certain focal spots on the foot. If this is the first time observing the condition on your feet, a fungal infection is possible, yet less likely.
It is impossible to definitively determine the cause of the discoloration without a physical examination in person. For the meantime, it may be worthwhile to rest your feet and observe if the spots Change or have any correlation with wearing your shoes for long periods. If the symptoms don't improve or worsen or if you develop new symptoms (eg, cold spots, numbness, tingling) in a few days, it would be reasonable to see your physician for an examination & assessment.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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