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Posted on Sat, 12 Sep 2015
Question: my feet skin is peeling, daily peeling in sides of feet, between on toes and fingers. what cause it happens and what type of medicine to cure for it.
yesterday i was consult dermotologist,
he saw and advise hhzole cream use twice daily and fzhh 150 mg tablet weekly once.
this medicine is correct or any other advise from your side?
please suggest me
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Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
common cause is fungal infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to health care magic,

There are several causes for peeling of skin of the feet.

The most common cause is fungal infection of the feet or Tinea Pedis which happens mostly when your feet are moist and warm like when you wear closed shoes most of the times.

The other causes are,

excessive sweating that may be inherent,
reaction to various drugs/medications, and
superficial scalds and burns of varying degrees,
vitamin deficiency.

Treatment would depend on the underlying cause.

Your dermatologist has given oral anti-fungal once weekly with topical mild corticosteroid (mometasone furoate),you should continue with it.

Some other precautions you need to take,

1) Keep feet dry as much as possible as moisture precipitates infection.
2) Wipe dry after every water exposure.
3) Use anti-fungal dusting powders for prevention and to keep area dry
4) Topical antifungals like clotrimazole or miconazole can also be helpful .
5) In addition keratolytic like salicylic acid (6%)creams can be used with it where peeling is more.
6) Avoid tight shoes.wear cotton socks. Change it daily with powders.
7) Take multivitamins like vitamin B complex with folic acid

Please follow the advice of your treating dermatologist who knows more about the condition.

Hope this will help.

Thanks and Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (35 hours later)
my wife in pregnency with 5th month running, she have pain in chest since morning, what cause for pain, and what medicine u suggest me
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Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Could be muscular pain

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow-up.

Pain in chest may be due to muscular origin but I will not be able to say exactly without complete history and proper examination.

However, she may take Tab.Tylenol (acetaminophen) available over the counter for pain relief and which is also considered as a safe medicine in pregnancy.

If pain doesn't subside then I would advise you to see your treating gynecologist.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Sandip Kabra (4 hours later)
my wife is pregnent in 5th month running,she have not much more hungry. what us the reason, what medicine to take?
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Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
As follows.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow-up.

Although decreased hunger or appetite is not a worrisome symptom during pregnancy and also there is no medicine available which can boost her appetite but she can do following things for healthy pregnancy:

1) Take healthy protein diet and eat more vegetables & fresh fruits.
2) Drink plenty of water/ juice to stay hydrated & for better feto-placental circulation.
3) Take adequate bed rest and preferably 10-12 hrs daily in divided schedule.
4) Try to avoid stress/tension/emotional upset by deep breathing exercises.
5) Maintain personal hygiene including breast & genital care with proper washing.
6) Continue Iron/ calcium supplements till delivery of the baby and thereafter.
7) Do periodic measure of weight gain and check blood pressure.
8) Repeated ultrasound scan for FPP (USG) is needed to assess growth and development of the baby.
9) Please consult with your obstetrician for any type of complication arise in this time period.

Hope this details will help.

Wish your good health,

Regards,
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Suggest Remedy For Peeling Of Skin On Feet

Brief Answer: common cause is fungal infection. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Welcome to health care magic, There are several causes for peeling of skin of the feet. The most common cause is fungal infection of the feet or Tinea Pedis which happens mostly when your feet are moist and warm like when you wear closed shoes most of the times. The other causes are, excessive sweating that may be inherent, reaction to various drugs/medications, and superficial scalds and burns of varying degrees, vitamin deficiency. Treatment would depend on the underlying cause. Your dermatologist has given oral anti-fungal once weekly with topical mild corticosteroid (mometasone furoate),you should continue with it. Some other precautions you need to take, 1) Keep feet dry as much as possible as moisture precipitates infection. 2) Wipe dry after every water exposure. 3) Use anti-fungal dusting powders for prevention and to keep area dry 4) Topical antifungals like clotrimazole or miconazole can also be helpful . 5) In addition keratolytic like salicylic acid (6%)creams can be used with it where peeling is more. 6) Avoid tight shoes.wear cotton socks. Change it daily with powders. 7) Take multivitamins like vitamin B complex with folic acid Please follow the advice of your treating dermatologist who knows more about the condition. Hope this will help. Thanks and Regards,