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Itchy, Burning, Red Soles, Balls Of Feet. Anti Itch Athlete S Foot Creams, Powders Ineffective. Advise?
It was storming yesterday, and I arrived to work with wet socks for an eight hour shift. Right after I came home, the soles and balls of my feet started to itch, burn and become red. Today, it took me 10 minutes to put my shoes on, and I had to call out of work, because it was irritating to walk. I have tried anti itch, athlete's foot cream and powders and nothing has worked. Any suggestions to treat it right away?
Wed, 29 May 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Itching occurs due to maceration of skin when wet.
Usually there is a mixed infection with fungi and bacteria.
Anti fungal cream will be effective but is better when combined with steroid,
steroid will decrease the itch
Let me know you have any other doubts.
Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
Thanks for the query,
Itching occurs due to maceration of skin when wet.
Usually there is a mixed infection with fungi and bacteria.
Anti fungal cream will be effective but is better when combined with steroid,
steroid will decrease the itch
Let me know you have any other doubts.
Please meet a dermatologist for final diagnosis.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818
Wishing you good health.
Thank you
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