Painful bumps under skin of foot

hi i have a small white bump that is in the center of my foot about an inch away from my toes and its under the skin and is causing me pain when i walk on it i was just wondering if anyone had any idea what it might be and im 100% sure it is not any kind of insect bite i was just walking and all of a sudden it started hurting then a day or 2 later i noticed the bump and anyway now 8 days later it still hurts and the bump is still there please give me your ideas of what it might be thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be a boil or cyst. Apply cool compresses on the area and take bath with cool(not very cold) water. Do not scrub your skin or shave your skin and use a soft towel and gently pat your skin dry. You can apply antibiotic cream such as Neosporin or Mupirocin also. If symptoms persist then you may need oral antibiotics.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.