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What Causes Dry Skin On Feet And White Fluid Filled Bumps On Feet?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Sep 2014
Question: I have dry skin on my feet and have noticed white fluid filled bumps on my feet. Almost acne like. They are not painful but do itch a bit. I moisturize and it does not seem to help much. Cause? Ways to eliminate?
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical corticosteroids

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
The condition you have described is called Pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema. Its a kind of skin condition where blisters are formed within deeper layers of skin mostly attributed to over exposure to detergents/soap and other chemicals.
As its an eczemtous reaction its imperative to target the trigerring factor which could be the contact with soap/ detergent or synthetic material of socks or footwear.
For treatment, i would advised a short course of oral corticosteroid and application of a cream containing halobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day.
Use a good moisturiser twice a day to keep skin healthy and hydrated.
Antihistaminics can be taken for itching as required.
Use moisturizing soap like Cetaphil Bar for bathing and avoid contact with strong detergents/soap.
Use cotton socks as far as possible.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (6 minutes later)
Thank you for the diagnosis. I will adjust accordingly. I do stay in hotels approximately 5 months out of the year. Maybe the hotel soaps?
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes trying switching to gentle moisturiser based soap for daily use.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Dry Skin On Feet And White Fluid Filled Bumps On Feet?

Brief Answer: Oral and topical corticosteroids Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. The condition you have described is called Pompholyx or dyshidrotic eczema. Its a kind of skin condition where blisters are formed within deeper layers of skin mostly attributed to over exposure to detergents/soap and other chemicals. As its an eczemtous reaction its imperative to target the trigerring factor which could be the contact with soap/ detergent or synthetic material of socks or footwear. For treatment, i would advised a short course of oral corticosteroid and application of a cream containing halobetasol and fusidic acid twice a day. Use a good moisturiser twice a day to keep skin healthy and hydrated. Antihistaminics can be taken for itching as required. Use moisturizing soap like Cetaphil Bar for bathing and avoid contact with strong detergents/soap. Use cotton socks as far as possible. Hope this will take care of your issue. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda