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Have A Hole On Skin After Stepping Onto Sharp Object. Worry?

Hi, I have a hole under my skin on my right foot . I have not stepped on any pointed object that may cause this but I can see a little hole inside the skin and I am curious. There are times that it is painful when I walk and when I press it as well. I find it weird because how come I have a hole inside the skin which is very visible when it is not open on the outside. Is it something I have to worry about? because my friends would tell me I would have to undergo an operation which scares me a lot.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

You might have developed a plantar corn.

It presents as a painful hole in feet, as mentioned by you,

The treatment for this is removing the dead skin with a blade.

You can try it yourself,

But best is to meet a dermatologist.

Dont worry it is not a severe condition and can be easily treated.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank yo
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Have A Hole On Skin After Stepping Onto Sharp Object. Worry?

Hello, Thanks for the query, You might have developed a plantar corn. It presents as a painful hole in feet, as mentioned by you, The treatment for this is removing the dead skin with a blade. You can try it yourself, But best is to meet a dermatologist. Dont worry it is not a severe condition and can be easily treated. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank yo