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What Causes Itching On The Feet?

Hey my feet have been itching for at least 3 months now, mainly the left. It wakes me up 2 or 3 times a night. During the day I have to take my shoe of to scratch but I use something hard because my nails to not help the itch. I have tried many things at home different creams and sprays and foot baths. Nothing seems to make it go away. In need of help.
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Itchy feet is a frustrating condition and most probably, it could be due to some fungal infection called "Athlete's foot" or it could be due to eczema or dermatitis.
Treatment option will depend on the cause,As a first line treatment you can try some over the counter topical antifungals like "clotrimazole" or 1% "tolnaftate",Do not use steroid containing creams because it will cause flaring up of the disease.Antihistamines like "hydroxizine " or "pheniramine"
can be used for itching.
If symptoms persist despite all these,you should consider having your feet examined by dermatologist.Consult a dermatologist and he will examine your feet and scrapings from the lesion taken and examined under microscope to make a diagnosis.
You can also try the following preventive measures:
1.Keep your feet clean and dry through out the day.
2.Keep your nail trimmed and smooth.
3.Wear clean socks and shoes.
4.Do not go barefoot in public showers,pools,or gyms.
5.Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes.

Hop I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.

Dr.Shinas
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What Causes Itching On The Feet?

Hello, Thanks for trusting healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns. Itchy feet is a frustrating condition and most probably, it could be due to some fungal infection called Athlete s foot or it could be due to eczema or dermatitis. Treatment option will depend on the cause,As a first line treatment you can try some over the counter topical antifungals like clotrimazole or 1% tolnaftate ,Do not use steroid containing creams because it will cause flaring up of the disease.Antihistamines like hydroxizine or pheniramine can be used for itching. If symptoms persist despite all these,you should consider having your feet examined by dermatologist.Consult a dermatologist and he will examine your feet and scrapings from the lesion taken and examined under microscope to make a diagnosis. You can also try the following preventive measures: 1.Keep your feet clean and dry through out the day. 2.Keep your nail trimmed and smooth. 3.Wear clean socks and shoes. 4.Do not go barefoot in public showers,pools,or gyms. 5.Check your blood sugar level to rule out diabetes. Hop I have answered your query. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas