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What Causes Itchy Dark Spot On Heel?
Question: i have a dark spot 0.25cm laterally at my right third of the heel which is very itchy. I can't stop scratching
when i start. also noticed when i soak in bath salts or rub with a banana skin the itching disappears for a day or two. i wonder whether it is to do with my potassium or sodium in my body. it has been going on for three years now. it is getting me worried and irritated if there is any underlaying sinister underneath. thanks.
when i start. also noticed when i soak in bath salts or rub with a banana skin the itching disappears for a day or two. i wonder whether it is to do with my potassium or sodium in my body. it has been going on for three years now. it is getting me worried and irritated if there is any underlaying sinister underneath. thanks.
Brief Answer:
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
There is a possibility of allergic reaction or a fungal infection.
It is not related to sodium or potassium imbalance as in such cases the skin involvement will not be localised.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area?
It's very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn: Dr Rahul Kumar.
Also let me know if you have any symptoms like burning or pain.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you,
Dr Rahul Kumar
Photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
There is a possibility of allergic reaction or a fungal infection.
It is not related to sodium or potassium imbalance as in such cases the skin involvement will not be localised.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area?
It's very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn: Dr Rahul Kumar.
Also let me know if you have any symptoms like burning or pain.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you,
Dr Rahul Kumar
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
sorry i don't know how to upload picture. i have used also anti fungal cream. no pain, just itching. thaks.
Brief Answer:
Clobetasol and salicylic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There are chronic eczematous conditions which present in such way.
You can apply a combination of Clobetasol and salicylic acid cream.
This gives very good response.
Don't worry there is nothing serious.
Feel free to ask any other doubts.
Thank you.
Clobetasol and salicylic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
There are chronic eczematous conditions which present in such way.
You can apply a combination of Clobetasol and salicylic acid cream.
This gives very good response.
Don't worry there is nothing serious.
Feel free to ask any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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