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Having Fluid Leaking Rashes On Feet. Started Bleeding. What To Do To Get Rid Of It?
Question: My boyfriend has a rash on his feet for a few months now it is getting worse.It almost has a greenish hue and leaks fluid, today after his shower he rubbed off some of the bumpy scaly stuff and it is bleeding . it is also on the back of his knees. He won't see a Dr. ): Any idea what this is and what we can do to get rid of it ?
Hello
Thanks for the query.
From description of the symptoms by you,it seems to be the fugal infection of foot also called tinea pedis. It causes peeling, redness, itching, burning, and sometimes blisters and sores.
Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot, a very common infection. The fungus grows best in a warm, moist environment such as shoes, socks, swimming pools, locker rooms, and the floors of public showers. It is most common in the summer and in warm, humid climates. It occurs more often in people who wear tight shoes and who use community baths and pools.
Tine pedis is caused by a microscopic fungus that lives on dead tissue of the hair, toenails, and outer skin layers.
The best way to diagnose the infection is to have your doctor scrape the skin and examine the scales under a microscope for evidence of fungus.
Since it is leaking also,it means it has superimposed bacterial infection also.
The same problem has occured at the back of your knee also.
Tinea pedis is treated with topical antifungal medication (a drug placed directly on the skin) in most cases. Severe cases may require oral medications (those taken by mouth). The feet must be kept clean and dry, as the fungus grows in moist environments.
Since the problem appears to be severe,you may be requiring topical anti fungal and antibacterial creams along with oral anti fungal and antibiotics.
You must consult a dermatologist at the earliest for the diagnosis and treatment.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
Thanks for the query.
From description of the symptoms by you,it seems to be the fugal infection of foot also called tinea pedis. It causes peeling, redness, itching, burning, and sometimes blisters and sores.
Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot, a very common infection. The fungus grows best in a warm, moist environment such as shoes, socks, swimming pools, locker rooms, and the floors of public showers. It is most common in the summer and in warm, humid climates. It occurs more often in people who wear tight shoes and who use community baths and pools.
Tine pedis is caused by a microscopic fungus that lives on dead tissue of the hair, toenails, and outer skin layers.
The best way to diagnose the infection is to have your doctor scrape the skin and examine the scales under a microscope for evidence of fungus.
Since it is leaking also,it means it has superimposed bacterial infection also.
The same problem has occured at the back of your knee also.
Tinea pedis is treated with topical antifungal medication (a drug placed directly on the skin) in most cases. Severe cases may require oral medications (those taken by mouth). The feet must be kept clean and dry, as the fungus grows in moist environments.
Since the problem appears to be severe,you may be requiring topical anti fungal and antibacterial creams along with oral anti fungal and antibiotics.
You must consult a dermatologist at the earliest for the diagnosis and treatment.
I hope to have answered your query however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks
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