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What Causes Rashes On Palms Of Hands And Soles Of Feet?
Question: I have this rash it started out in the palm of my right hand then to the inside of my right foot and the bottom now is on my left palm and around my fingers at first it looks like tiny blisters. But nothing in side of them it itches like crazy XXXXXXX my palms are very tender and is sore to walk on my foot
Brief Answer:
Examination of skin scrapping advised to rule out bacteria/fungus...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry about your current health situation.
First, I need to have a photo of the affected area, so I can get an idea on healthy problems you are having.
You are saying in your medical history that your doctor put you on:
- prednisone which is a steroid anti-inflammatory drug that will help reduce the inflammation and itching
- lamisil cream, which is antifungal medication containing Terbinafin as active ingredient.
If I was your caring doctor would advise to run examination of skin scrapping under microscopy for fungus. Depending on the results would prescribe oral anti-fungal medications too.
Keep a good local hygiene. I advise my patients with the same problems as you the following therapy:
- wash with lukewarm water and soap
- rinse thoroughly
- dry well
- apply gentian violet solution on affected area (you can find as over the counter)
- let it dry
- then apply lamisil cream
especially at bedtime, so the medication will act overnight.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
Examination of skin scrapping advised to rule out bacteria/fungus...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry about your current health situation.
First, I need to have a photo of the affected area, so I can get an idea on healthy problems you are having.
You are saying in your medical history that your doctor put you on:
- prednisone which is a steroid anti-inflammatory drug that will help reduce the inflammation and itching
- lamisil cream, which is antifungal medication containing Terbinafin as active ingredient.
If I was your caring doctor would advise to run examination of skin scrapping under microscopy for fungus. Depending on the results would prescribe oral anti-fungal medications too.
Keep a good local hygiene. I advise my patients with the same problems as you the following therapy:
- wash with lukewarm water and soap
- rinse thoroughly
- dry well
- apply gentian violet solution on affected area (you can find as over the counter)
- let it dry
- then apply lamisil cream
especially at bedtime, so the medication will act overnight.
Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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