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What Causes Severe Itching Below Foot Along With Red Rashes?
Question: I have a condition on the bottom of my foot that itches like crazy and has some discolored under the skin spots and a red rash. I've tried cortosone cream, anti-fungal cream and antibiotic ointment and nothing seems to help. It itches really, really bad.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food, wearing new shows or after going to bed?
3. are you allergic to any particular thing?
4. did such problem occur in past?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. are you on any medication?
7. is there appearance of rash as well?
8. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. did it start after taking some particular food, wearing new shows or after going to bed?
3. are you allergic to any particular thing?
4. did such problem occur in past?
5. do you have diabetes, hypertension or any other illness?
6. are you on any medication?
7. is there appearance of rash as well?
8. is anyone else in the family also having similar complaint?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection v/s Eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them as well as the image. Most probable differential in this case would be Eczema & tinea (fungal infection). As there is strong history of itching so fungal infection would be on top of the list. To confirm if it's fungal infection, you need to get scrapping from the foot for microscopic examination. Fungal infection would require oral antifungal medication while eczema would require steroid treatment. I would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist". He will examine the skin and take scrapping. Systemic therapy would start after confirmation. Meanwhile following measures will help reduce the problem temporarily:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- Application of moisturizing agents or emollients like vaseline.
- Keep foot dry, specially after taking bath.
- wear open shoes to avoid accumulation of sweat.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Fungal infection v/s Eczema
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them as well as the image. Most probable differential in this case would be Eczema & tinea (fungal infection). As there is strong history of itching so fungal infection would be on top of the list. To confirm if it's fungal infection, you need to get scrapping from the foot for microscopic examination. Fungal infection would require oral antifungal medication while eczema would require steroid treatment. I would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist". He will examine the skin and take scrapping. Systemic therapy would start after confirmation. Meanwhile following measures will help reduce the problem temporarily:
- cetirizine one at night for 5 days
- Application of moisturizing agents or emollients like vaseline.
- Keep foot dry, specially after taking bath.
- wear open shoes to avoid accumulation of sweat.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is citerizine a prescription or OTC?
Brief Answer:
OTC Medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Cetirizine is OTC antihistamine medicine that will help you in reducing the itch.
Thank You
OTC Medicine
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Cetirizine is OTC antihistamine medicine that will help you in reducing the itch.
Thank You
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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