Can skin problems affect the feet?
Corns and callus occur frequently in older patients, those with problems walking, or those who wear badly fitting shoes. Lupus, and the drugs used to treat lupus, can aggravate the problem of this hard skin. Specific skin problems associated with lupus can occur on the feet but these are rare. Verrucas can sometimes be a nuisance to people who are taking immunosuppressants. But, contrary to popular belief, verrucas are not often very painful and although they are caused by a virus and can be spread they are not highly contagious. They tend to occur only where the skin is damaged. However, they can linger when the immune system is compromised and may need specialised treatment if they are troublesome.
