what are the effects of excessive debridement of feet (sole)?
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This isn't meant to be condescending, but are you sure that your use of the word 'debridement' is accurate. In my experience (operating theatres) we 'debride' dead tissue from wound sites. For example somebody with diabetes who has lost circulation to the foot may have to have 'dead tissue' surgically removed to stop the onset of gangrene. \n\nIf you're talking about hard skin and that's the reason for the removal of that skin then try this site:\n\nhttp://www.feetforlife.org
464859
Good grief! Your 'friend' has terminal athlete's foot or a serious infection of some sort. Time to get him/thee to a dermatologist and get the problem solved. Puss! I would think that would be the 1st clue that something is more than amiss. Fungal infections can lead to dual infections in about 20 minutes (literally). Bacteria can invade fungal-damaged tissue and reek havock. I suspect the smell alone would be enough for most sufferers to take action.
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Yes, bacteria cannot grow without the essentials they need.\n\nThese include food and water.  Your skin is always shedding cells, which are high in nutrients, so keeping feet dry stops bacterial and fungal growth.  \n\nWashing your feet eliminates some of the dead skin, and disrupts the microbes, removing some of them.  It will also keep your housemates happy!
367139
Sounds like it might be plantar fascitis. I had that. It's an inflammation of the fascia on the bottom of the foot. I ended up getting inserts for my shoes and had to do stretching and strengthening exercises. And don't climb round rung ladders!
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Nothing will happen to your feet, other than getting clean. Always make sure to dry them completely, especially between the toes, to prevent fungus and odor.
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I found and copy/pasted some good stuff for you:\n\n- Practice good foot hygiene to keep bacteria levels at a minimum.\n\n- Bathe your feet daily in lukewarm water, using a mild soap. Dry thoroughly.\n\n- Change your socks and shoes at least once a day.\n\n- Dust your feet frequently with a nonmedicated baby powder or foot powder. Applying antibacterial ointment also may help.\n\n- Check for fungal infections between your toes and on the bottoms of your feet. If you spot redness or dry, patchy skin, get treatment right away.\n\n- Wear thick, soft socks to help draw moisture away from the feet. Cotton and other absorbent materials are best.\n\n- Avoid wearing nylon socks or plastic shoes. Instead, wear shoes made of leather, canvas, mesh or other materials that let your feet breathe.\n\n- Don't wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. If you frequently wear athletic shoes, alternate pairs so that the shoes can dry out. Give your shoes at least 24 hours to air out between wearings; if the odor doesn't go away, discard the shoes.\n\n- Always wear socks with closed shoes.\n\n(Those are all preventative measures.  If you still run into persistent problems, there are more aggressive treatments you can look into, like electrolysis.  For severe, persistent cases a nerve in the foot can even be cut.  For less severe cases, there are home remedies... like soaking your feet in strong, black tea for 30 minutes a day.)
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Hi\nI guess it depends on the individual.\nMy Mother started with a sore toe on Christmas eve & by new years eve it was turning black & purple & smelled awful so new years day the vascular surgeon removed her big toe.\n\nShe is still having the district nurse in to clean & dress it 3 months on.\nOn a positive note...... Her toe is healing well & it has started to close up nicely. no secondary infections etc.\n\nDiabetes is a nasty condition if you dont keep it under control\n\nGood luck
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athlets foot is caused by a fungus and fungi love moist and warm environments like between your toes while your wearing socks in your shoes.  \n\nSo to rid youself of the prob. \n\n1-bathe often wash your feet\n2-don't wear socks to often. If it's cold then wear them or slippers you'll need to expose your feet to air from time to time\n3-If it won't go away then Pharmacy has overcounter meds.\n3-If really bad, go see your doc or a dermatologist
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Mine do that, too.  My Dr. told me it was no big deal and that I should go barefoot more often.  Also, he advised me to buy and use one of those pumus foot scrubbers to use after I had been swimmimg and last thing in the shower after the skin on my feet had softened.  Also, she shouldn't pull the skin off because eventually it will bleed- just let it come off with the scrubber or completely naturally.
585089
You can have your legs broke and stretched.  you'll be in traction for a long time.  very painful.
250409
Sometimes if you have too much pressure, like being a little over weight or being on your feet too long.  It will eventually go away if not check with a foot doctor.
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BUY CRISTAL STONE APPLY SEESAM OIL AND ROLLE WITH PEBBLE. \nAVOID EATING MUSTURD, RICE, COFFEE, PINEAPPLE\n\nKEEP YOUR FEET ALWAYS CLEAN WHEN EVER ON YOUR RETURN FROM OUTING. APPLY WATER, PULLS POWDER, DRY IT HOT AIR AND CLEANS IT
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Why would you seek answers from here?  This is definitely a condition requiring immediate medical attention.  Infections can lead to multi-system infections.  If it is severe and left untreated, it could lead to the loss of your foot, infection in your blood stream, need I go on?  If insurance or finances are an issue, go to the ER of your local hospital, they can direct you to services for medical assistance to pay the bill.  \nThe longer you wait, the more serious this issue will become for you.  It isn't going to go away on its own.
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Been there and done that. I sympathize with you.\n\nFor a temporary fix, you need to get sport tape and tape up your arches. You must hold your foot so that it is in a normal standing position while you're taping. Do not let your feet into a relaxed position while taping, or you won't be able to stand up when you're done. Start taping on the top of your foot behind but near the widest part of your foot, right behind the toes. Continue taping, slightly diagonally as far back as is practical. The downside of this is that you've got to peel that tape back off at the end of the day. And that is NOT fun--talk about a STRANGE feeling as you pull it off the bottom of the foot. But at least this should get you through temporarily.\n\nFor a permanent solution, you will need to see a podiatrist and obtain orthotics for your shoes. These are tailor-made inserts, molded exactly to fit your foot. They are rather expensive (mine were about $350 about seven years ago), but many health insurance policies cover them. Even if they don't, believe me they are worth the cost.\n\nIf you have plantar faciitis in both feet, expect it to take at least a year of wearing the orthotics to completely heal. (You'll see marked improvement much sooner than that, though.)\n\nOne major no-no for those who have plantar faciitis--NEVER go barefoot or wear shoes without good arch support. That lets the arch drop again.
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Burning feet need to be treated from the inside of your body.  Anything topical, while providing temporary relief, does not address the cause, only the effect.\nBurning feet is some kind of acid imbalance in your system.  You need an adaptogen to go to work on this auto-immune deficiency.  By removing the uric acid from your blood and cleaning out the bacteria, you will see relief.
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I like to soak my feet in a fresh tub of asses' milk. Sure, it's quite a chore to get the animal to stand still while I milk it, but it's worth it. My heels are the consistency of my rear end on the day I was born. Just seven or eight hours a day and the dry, crusty, scaly, repulsive, irritating, itchy, scratchy, festering, flaking, yellow-brown fungus-infested leather look is gone.\n\nOr, you can use a pumice stone.
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In addition to soaking your feet in a tea tree oil bath 2 X daily,  Eat plenty of live acidophilis (yogurt) to replace the good bacteria in your system.  Avoid sugar in your diet.  Fungus feeds on sugar.