HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Peeling Of Skin Around The Toes In Diabetic Patient

My wife whose age is 58, having diabetics problem and taking insuline regularly. She is having peeling of skin around and under the large toe of right leg since 1 year. Many medicines tried but no use. She is having pain in the large toe occasionally. Please advise.
Fri, 30 May 2014
Report Abuse
Diabetologist,  's  Response
Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

The chances are that the peeling of the skin is due to a fungal infection, and therefore, I would suggest a good antifungal agent should be added to the medicines given.

If you add a picture of the toe, we can give you a better idea of what may need to be done. Alternatively, you could meet a dermatologist.

Also the pain in the toe, may be possibly due to the nerve invlovement in diabetes. Therefore, I would have suggested a prescription of methylcobalamin

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
(If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)
Best of luck.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow-up, discuss your blood glucose reports with our diabetologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Toe pain


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Peeling Of Skin Around The Toes In Diabetic Patient

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query The chances are that the peeling of the skin is due to a fungal infection, and therefore, I would suggest a good antifungal agent should be added to the medicines given. If you add a picture of the toe, we can give you a better idea of what may need to be done. Alternatively, you could meet a dermatologist. Also the pain in the toe, may be possibly due to the nerve invlovement in diabetes. Therefore, I would have suggested a prescription of methylcobalamin I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) Best of luck.