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What could this stain on my foot be?

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Does anyone know what could cause a rusty/orange type stain on the sole of my feet? It's just appeared. Actually looks like a tan colour but I have not used any tanning solution or stepped in anything of that colour. Should I see the doctor or just leave it?

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wobblybeeAdministratorPioneer

Hi😊

I googled and found others commenting on the same thing😳

Suggestions varied from hard/soft water, to hypothyroidism🤔 but that was someone's opinion, and not confirmed by medical professional.

As always, anything new and unusual which is causing concern, discuss it with your GP.

Keep a diary of when you first noticed it, whether it's changed shape/colour etc. Or appeared anywhere else.

Nine times out of ten your mind will be put at rest there and then 🙂 xB

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Sammyjayneex in reply to wobblybee

Thank you

Do you think I should see the doctor? I feel silly but I've tried scrubbing it off and it won't come off so it must be something related to my body.

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wobblybeeAdministratorPioneer in reply to Sammyjayneex

Don't dwell on it, make an appt with your GP😊xB

I've no idea.? Is there any itching or tingling? Perhaps best to have it checked out, could be a form of verruca or something.

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Activity2004

Has your doctor sent you to get an appointment with an Endocrinologist to be checked? Diabetics have issues with their feet and other body parts here and there. When this happens, the blood sugars can go out of control (go high/low).

Please check out the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation's website and click on the free leaflet dealing with Diabetes and How Can Diabetes Affect My Feet?. Go to: drwf.org.uk/diabetes-leaflets

Hope this helps.

Activity2004

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Sammyjayneex

Thanks for the replies

I've not been referred to one no coz my TSH Level is normal even though I Have thyroid symptoms.

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