What Causes Itchy Rashes On Foot?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

Question: I have got itchy rashes on my left foot. it remains normal throughout but once scratch it a bit, it itches more. it looks like small grains. I think the reason could be wearing socks the whole time in office. I go to gym in the morning and same socks remains on my foot till evening when i reach home. I have applied itch guard and seems to reduce the itching sensation a bit. please provide a good solution.

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
it could be eczema or fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for writing to us.
From the description provided, you could either be having lichen simplex chronicus( eczema) or tinea( fungal infection/ring worm)

Both these conditions are treatable. LSC requires emollients and topical steroids while tinea requires antifungals.
Please upload an image of the lesion, so that I can diagnose the condition and suggest adequate treatment.
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kalpana Pathak (7 hours later)

Thanks for the reply. Please suggest some cream that can be easily available.

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
As mentioned earlier these two conditions LSC and tinea need to be differentiated as the treatment differs in these two conditions. Please upload an image of your skin lesion. The same can be done by clicking on upload report/image icon which is on right side of query page.
Hoping to receive the pictures.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kalpana Pathak (13 minutes later)

I have attached the pics. I had tried it yesterday from my XXXXXXX but it didn't get uploaded I guess.

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
details below

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
The lesions look more like LSC.
You may start using a good hydrating cream like cetaphil dam/venusia XXXXXXX etc twice in a day. Apply steroid salicylic acid ointment( lobate S/topical 6 %) twice in a day. Follow the treatment for fifteen days and get back for follow up.
Should there be any doubt, please write back.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Kalpana Pathak (4 minutes later)

Thank you..

Answered by Dr. Kalpana Pathak (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
close the query.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Should there be no more questions,please close the query.
For further clarification/follow up, you may reactivate this link.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar