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How To Treat Itchy Small Sores On Left Foot With Swelling?

hello i have a condition that i dont know what it is on my feet it started out as a small rash that itch , now it still itches and on my left foot i noticed small sores i guess but it itches crazy , alone with it my left foot started to swell up , whats causing this and what should i do
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Hi,

Your complaint is itchy lesions on left foot. There are sores or erosions developed after scratching. And there is swelling or oedema of foot,which suggests secondary bacterial infection. With this much history, I feel that you might have contact allergic dermatitis or eczema. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.He might give antibiotics,steroid in tappering doses and antihistaminics.
He might advise to apply antibiotic cream initially and then combined cream of antibiotic and steroid. Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liquid for cleansing the foot. You may be alright. I hope you got my answer.

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Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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How To Treat Itchy Small Sores On Left Foot With Swelling?

Hi, Your complaint is itchy lesions on left foot. There are sores or erosions developed after scratching. And there is swelling or oedema of foot,which suggests secondary bacterial infection. With this much history, I feel that you might have contact allergic dermatitis or eczema. You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis.He might give antibiotics,steroid in tappering doses and antihistaminics. He might advise to apply antibiotic cream initially and then combined cream of antibiotic and steroid. Avoid soap bath. You may use dettol liquid for cleansing the foot. You may be alright. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD