1. Athlete’s foot (fungal infection) – very common
- Dry, white scaling across the sole (“moccasin type”)
- Can affect the whole bottom of the foot like this
- Often itchy (but not always)
- Caused by fungus thriving in warm, sweaty shoes
2. Severely dry skin (xerosis) / cracked heels
- Thick, rough skin from pressure and dryness
- Worse if you stand a lot, wear open shoes, or don’t moisturize
3. Callus buildup
- The yellowish thick skin on the heel suggests pressure-related callus
- Can crack and peel over time
4. Less likely but possible: eczema or psoriasis
- If you also have similar patches elsewhere (hands, elbows, knees)
What you can do right now
If it’s fungal (very possible here):
- Use an antifungal cream (e.g. terbinafine or clotrimazole)
→ Apply 2x daily for at least 2–4 weeks - Keep feet dry
- Change socks daily
- Avoid tight, sweaty shoes
For the dryness/callus:
- Use a urea cream (10–25%) or thick moisturizer daily
- After shower: gently rub with a pumice stone (not too aggressive)
- Wear socks after applying cream overnight
When to see a doctor
- If it doesn’t improve after 2–3 weeks
- If cracks become painful or start bleeding
- If it spreads or gets very red/swollen
If you want, I can tell you exactly which creams to buy (based on what’s available in Kosovo) or give you a step-by-step routine to fix it fast
