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What Causes Rash On Foot And Discoloration Of Nails?
Question: Hi,
I have had a rash on my foot for quite a while. my toe nails have thickened and are yellowish..
I have had a rash on my foot for quite a while. my toe nails have thickened and are yellowish..
Brief Answer:
Could be a Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having a rash on the foot and discoloration of your nails.
These two could be related or could be two separate entities.
The first possibility I would consider is a fungal infection of the nails and the skin on the foot.
This has to be treated by a course of oral antifungal called Itraconazole. This has to be prescribed by your doctor ad is not available over the counter. It is given as monthly pulse doses for about 6 months as the toe nails take time to grow out.
The other possibility of the rash on the foot could be an eczema. This could be treated using a cream containing 1 % hydrocortisone applied twice a day for 10 days.
However, it would be better if you could send me pictures of the lesions on the foot and the nail so that I can assess better.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
Please revert back.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
Could be a Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand from your query that you are having a rash on the foot and discoloration of your nails.
These two could be related or could be two separate entities.
The first possibility I would consider is a fungal infection of the nails and the skin on the foot.
This has to be treated by a course of oral antifungal called Itraconazole. This has to be prescribed by your doctor ad is not available over the counter. It is given as monthly pulse doses for about 6 months as the toe nails take time to grow out.
The other possibility of the rash on the foot could be an eczema. This could be treated using a cream containing 1 % hydrocortisone applied twice a day for 10 days.
However, it would be better if you could send me pictures of the lesions on the foot and the nail so that I can assess better.
You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.
Please revert back.
Regards,
Dr. Johny Chacko
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