Foot problems.

[Bagpuss Lives!]

My circulation has had it- as defined by Cardiology! I have PAD, PVD, you name it. An ulcer on my rt foot is healed (they leave scars. How dare they!!!) I have Morton neuroma?? rt foot so was sent for USS to confirm it b4 steroid inj given- the Dr couldn't tell if it Is neuroma, neuropathy or something attached to my bone. Anyone else had anything similar and can help me out, please?
Also- you know they always tell you Never put moisturiser between your toes. Well, I never have. I have now developed a crack in skin under my 3rd left toe. It's not infected but taking an age to heal. I keep it cleaned, cushion it as much as poss, however the skin around it is Very Very dry, I keep filing it down but darent put moisturiser on. Anyone able to help me on this one too, please?

 

[ButtterflyLady]

My circulation has had it- as defined by Cardiology! I have PAD, PVD, you name it. An ulcer on my rt foot is healed (they leave scars. How dare they!!!) I have Morton neuroma?? rt foot so was sent for USS to confirm it b4 steroid inj given- the Dr couldn't tell if it Is neuroma, neuropathy or something attached to my bone. Anyone else had anything similar and can help me out, please?
Also- you know they always tell you Never put moisturiser between your toes. Well, I never have. I have now developed a crack in skin under my 3rd left toe. It's not infected but taking an age to heal. I keep it cleaned, cushion it as much as poss, however the skin around it is Very Very dry, I keep filing it down but darent put moisturiser on. Anyone able to help me on this one too, please?

It could be a fungal infection so might be best to get it looked at. There may be a cream that is ok to put between your toes. Doctor or pharmacist can advise.

You may be interested in this article about diabetic complications:
http://www.diabetes-book.com/long-term-sequelae/

Dr Bernstein talks about success with olive oil on cracks in skin.

 

[Celeriac]

I was wary of putting moisturiser on my toes too because of NHS advice and developed dry skin. So I deal with it by slathering either organic coconut oil or organic olive oil on my feet, then letting it sink in for a bit and tissue off any remaining oil with kitchen roll. I use them in preference to moisturisers because they don't contain any chemical additives plus I always have them around.

Myself, I would try very hard not to get broken skin but it happens. As I'm not a podiatrist I can't advise further but if you do see a podiatrist s/he can advise things that you can do to treat minor stuff.

 

[Bagpuss Lives!]

I have an appt with MICATS tomoz about the steroid inj, so I'll ask then. I've never had a fungal inf on my toes before so unsure what to look for.

 

[ButtterflyLady]

I have an appt with MICATS tomoz about the steroid inj, so I'll ask then. I've never had a fungal inf on my toes before so unsure what to look for.

One of the signs of fungal infection is cracking between/under the toes. Other signs are rash and itching. It's very common. You should probably get a podiatrist or other HCP to look at it.