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Itchy Rash On The Foot. Dryness With Scales. Cure?
Hello I have an itchy rash on the instep of my left foot . it is not red. it is a 2 patch, darker colour to my skin . it appears dry and a little scaly. it began when after removing my sock at the end of a days work i scratched the spot because it itched. i scratched until i removed the upper layer of skin. the spot became irritated and turned into this.
Wed, 27 Feb 2013
hi..thanks for the query
From what you describe, you might be suffering from foot eczema.You can follow the following steps:
1) Use ample emollients or medicated moisturizer multiple times in a day to keep the area moist and hydrated.
2) Use only pure cotton socks
3)Have oral anti-histaminics like Tab.Allerga to relieve the itch.It is important not to scratch.
4)Topical corticosteroids may be required in your case.These relieve the itch and reduce the eczema pathology.
It is important to remember that the lesions are recurrent and it is important to do follow ups for reviewing treatments from time to time with your dermatologist.
Hope this helps..Take care
From what you describe, you might be suffering from foot eczema.You can follow the following steps:
1) Use ample emollients or medicated moisturizer multiple times in a day to keep the area moist and hydrated.
2) Use only pure cotton socks
3)Have oral anti-histaminics like Tab.Allerga to relieve the itch.It is important not to scratch.
4)Topical corticosteroids may be required in your case.These relieve the itch and reduce the eczema pathology.
It is important to remember that the lesions are recurrent and it is important to do follow ups for reviewing treatments from time to time with your dermatologist.
Hope this helps..Take care
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