How Should Constant Itching In The Feet For Over Three Months Be Managed?

Posted on Fri, 11 Feb 2022

Question: Dear Doctor.

For the past 3 months, i have this itching

Answered by Dr. Kampana (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Feet itching can be due to allergic contact dermatitis, which can be caused by new laundry detergent. Other causes such as athlete's foot, or tinea pedis (fungal infection) or dry skin.

I suggest you use an intensive moisturizer.
A moisturizer that contains ingredients like Urea and Lactic acid in a cream form would be good. These are good moisturizing agents for dry, tough skin of soles and palms.
You may mix this moisturizing cream with an equal amount of a potent topical steroid cream e.g. clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream and apply twice daily, over affected areas.
You can take Tab. Cetirizine 10 mg once daily for a week will provide you symptomatic relief from itching.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Kampana (7 hours later)

can you please suggest an appropriate cream that is urea lactic acid based and the steroid ountment ? thanks

Answered by Dr. Kampana (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can use Moisturex cream for foot + Clobatol cream.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana