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What Causes A Rash With Foul Odor On The Feet?
Question: Hello Doctor,
For the past several years, I have been facing this problem. Each year during the end of Dec or start of XXXXXXX my feet start to stink. I develop some pores on my feet typically the portion below where the toes end. The pores spread through half of the foot and my socks and feet stink a lot. The pores are painful if pressed. This automatically disappears sometime in March. This happens each year and during the same months that I mentioned. Rest of the year, there is no stinking or pores on my feet. Please advise.
Regards,
XXXX
For the past several years, I have been facing this problem. Each year during the end of Dec or start of XXXXXXX my feet start to stink. I develop some pores on my feet typically the portion below where the toes end. The pores spread through half of the foot and my socks and feet stink a lot. The pores are painful if pressed. This automatically disappears sometime in March. This happens each year and during the same months that I mentioned. Rest of the year, there is no stinking or pores on my feet. Please advise.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You seem to have pitted keratolysis which is more common in those who have plantar hyperhidrosis. I request you to kindly upload an image so that i am able to guide you better.
Regards
Kindly upload image
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
You seem to have pitted keratolysis which is more common in those who have plantar hyperhidrosis. I request you to kindly upload an image so that i am able to guide you better.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Doctor,
Attached image is what it looks like.
Regards,
XXXX
Attached image is what it looks like.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Pitted keratolysis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
This condition is known as pitted keratolysis. It is an infection caused by corynebacteria. Plantar hyperhidrosis is a predisposing factor.
You may take oral erythrmycin e.g tab Althrocin 500mg, 3x daily for a week.
In addition topically you may use Persol forte cream (contains benzoyl peroxide 10%), 2x daily for 2 weeks.
Avoid wearing shoes as much as possible. Wear sandals or slippers. Use an antibacterial soap for bath.
Regards
Pitted keratolysis
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
This condition is known as pitted keratolysis. It is an infection caused by corynebacteria. Plantar hyperhidrosis is a predisposing factor.
You may take oral erythrmycin e.g tab Althrocin 500mg, 3x daily for a week.
In addition topically you may use Persol forte cream (contains benzoyl peroxide 10%), 2x daily for 2 weeks.
Avoid wearing shoes as much as possible. Wear sandals or slippers. Use an antibacterial soap for bath.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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