The sole of my feet are very itchy. It makes me scratch a lot with results in peeling and dry looking skin. I have this condition for years now and nothing works since I always end up scratching them and they look bad again. What is wrong with my feet?
Most probably you may be having tinea pedis. The skin becomes mild scaly and the feet nails may be affected..But,to confirm the diagnosis, you consult dermatologist personally for firm diagnosis... He would thoroughly examine yor feet and would come to some diagnosis. Allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis,lichen simplex chronicus,palmoplantar pustular psoriasis... ...etc may the differential diagnosis
Still, I would suggest as follow..
- antihistaminics to relieve itching - antifungal like ketoconazole for few weeks - antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream - cleanse the feet with dettol liquid
I hope this would help you.
Thanks..
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Is The Treatment For Itching?
Hi, Most probably you may be having tinea pedis. The skin becomes mild scaly and the feet nails may be affected..But,to confirm the diagnosis, you consult dermatologist personally for firm diagnosis... He would thoroughly examine yor feet and would come to some diagnosis. Allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis,lichen simplex chronicus,palmoplantar pustular psoriasis... ...etc may the differential diagnosis Still, I would suggest as follow.. - antihistaminics to relieve itching - antifungal like ketoconazole for few weeks - antifungal cream like clotrimazole cream - cleanse the feet with dettol liquid I hope this would help you. Thanks.. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD