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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching Of The Feet

Hi, my left foot has developed an itch that is unbearable. I literally scratch the top of my foot mostly on and between the toes until it hurts, they bleed and yet the itch is still there. The strange part is this itch seems to start like clockwork between 9:30 and 11:00 at night. Every now and then short episodes during the day but every night I am relentlessly trying to find something sharp enough to relieve the itch. Cream, after salve, after wash, after home remedy nothing yet have I found helps. I assume it must have some thing to do with a bad case of Pitted Keratolysis I got while working on a dairy about 3 years ago. Although the Pitted Keratolysis is no longer a problem, it seems my feet have never been the same.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hello,

There are several causes of skin itching. The fact that it is local in that area it means that probably an infestation might be the cause. However in such cases we prefer to see closely the patient. I suggest you to see your doctor to find the exact cause.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Itching Of The Feet

Hello, There are several causes of skin itching. The fact that it is local in that area it means that probably an infestation might be the cause. However in such cases we prefer to see closely the patient. I suggest you to see your doctor to find the exact cause. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist