Strange patches

[FPS Addict]

Dear All

I am hoping someone may have come across a similar dilemma to this as I am still studying reflexology and have not seen this type of problem before.

I was practicing on a friend the other day and she has rough patches of hardened, dry, red/purple skin on the dorsal side of both feet exactly over the fallopian tube reflexes. They are both exactly the same size (a bit bigger than an old 50 pence piece) and do not trouble her in the sense of itchiness or pain.

She was quite embarrassed about them and said that she has had them for about 6 years. She has tried everything to get rid of them, but nothing has worked. Initially I thought it might be her footwear, but considering the length of time that she has had them, this would seem unlikely.

If anyone has come across something similar, I would love to hear about it.
Many thanks
JoJo