Suggest Treatment For Dyshidrotic Eczema While Having Diabetes

Posted on Thu, 4 Aug 2016

Question: My father has diabetes which is well under control however he has developed eczema type skin infection mainly on his foot. Its very itchy and oozes clear fluid. No skin treat is helping. We are not sure of treatments we should actually take as we could not identify root cause. I would like to know what could be causes that and what diagnosis could help identify the problem. Please guide us on various diagnosis available.

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Pruritis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

I read your message. It looks like your father is having PRURITIS, but untill unless we see the pic, we can't conclude. Diabetics are more prone for atopic dermatitis with blisters which can lead to clear fluid.

You can take CORT-H cream for local application for 1 week
Kindly send the pic for clear evaluation.

Get back to me if any query.
Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (26 hours later)

Hello Dr VSK,

Sure.. Please let me know how I can share the picture with you.

Regrads
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
User Page

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Than you for follow up query.

You can upload it in user page. You can also send it at YYYY@YYYY and address it to my name: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Regards,
Dr VSK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (45 minutes later)

Hi Dr VSK,

Thank you. I have uploaded the picture to user page.

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
acute dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Than you for query.
I saw the pic. Its typical dermatitis with oozing. You can continue Cort-H cream for local application.
Take tab ALLEGRA once daily to reduce itching.
If it doesn't subside within 4 days, then consult a dermatologist.

Get back to me if any query.
Regards
Dr VSk

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (2 hours later)

Hello Dr VSK,

Thank you for the advise.

Also, Will dermatitis also associated with burning sensation on affect parts and sharp pain on the leg ?

Regards
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for follow up.

I read your message. Burning sensation and pain can be because of diabetic neuropathy in your father's case.
Check your fathers fasting and post prandial sugar levels.
Get a doppler Lower limb done to rule out DVT.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar