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Suggest Treatment For Itching On The Foot

Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017

Question: My foot has been bothering me off and on all day itching and hurting in my sock and shoe. After coming home and taking them off, I itched to the left of the bump where a white dot was. A few minutes later this bump appeared under my skin on a vein. What could this be and do I need to be seen?

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Itching is moisture related.Bump is inflammatory lesion .

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly with attached photograph .

* Itching seems in relation with moisture and perspiration induced .

* Lump seems inflammatory issue , for which kindly provide further details so
that I can answer your query completely .

1. White dot is not present in current photograph , it disappeared or what .
2. Bump size is similar since appearance or increasing .
3. Itching over bump , pain present or not .

Awaiting for your details .

Regards .

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (1 hour later)

I am not sure if the white dot was what became the lump as its difficult to see with my tattoo.
the size is the same but there is now a slight redness to the lump
my foot is hurting but only when pressure is applied ie, walking or standing

Answered by Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Inflammatory eruption. guidelines provided .

Detailed Answer:
Welcome Shaleesha ,

Thanks for the details .

* Inflammatory eruption over the fore foot .

* Recommendations for better recovery

- Keep the part clean with antiseptic liquids , dry .
- Dusting powder application in form of clotrimazole ( 1 % ) will be helpful .
- Avoid socks , tight shoes , sandles till possible .

- Ibuprofen tab. if more pain .
- Ice application 3 - 4 times a day .
- Avoid itching over the part .
- When resting keep the leg elevated over 2 - 3 pillows .
- Watch for the redness , size alteration of the bump .

* Follow up after 48 hours about the progress or can do in between , but in my
opinion there is no emergency need of rushing to doctor .

Wishing you fine recovery .
Welcome for further assistance .

Regards .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng