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I Have Had This Under My Foot For Months Now
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
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
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
what might have caused this?
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.
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
are there any home remedies?
am i contagious? i have a partner and wouldnt want him to get it too
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.
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
can my partner contract it?
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.
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.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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