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What Causes Itching In Feet While Wet?
For the past 5 years my feet have itched extremely bad when they re wet mainly if I was walking in wet shoes. Now for the past month anytime I take a shower for more than 5 min or if my feet are sweating it s the same horrible itching that I can t get rid of. I ve used lotion to try to cure but nothing is working. My feet don t get red, no rashes, no bumps, no burning. What could it be?
Thu, 3 Aug 2023
Hello,
Your symptoms are pointing towards fungal infection of feet, which is usually between the toes and can itch really bad if the feet are sweaty or wet. I would recommend you to get any topical anti fungal foot cream and apply it twice a day morning and evening on dry feet for 5-7 days.
Keep your feet dry, avoid wet shoes, wear open shoes, avoid tight shoes and if your feet sweat immediately wash with soap and dry them with a towel. Keep a different towel for your feet. If the itching doesn’t go away after 2 weeks then i would suggest you to get an appointment with a dermatologist who can thoroughly examine your feet to come up with the right solution.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiba Tehrim, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms are pointing towards fungal infection of feet, which is usually between the toes and can itch really bad if the feet are sweaty or wet. I would recommend you to get any topical anti fungal foot cream and apply it twice a day morning and evening on dry feet for 5-7 days.
Keep your feet dry, avoid wet shoes, wear open shoes, avoid tight shoes and if your feet sweat immediately wash with soap and dry them with a towel. Keep a different towel for your feet. If the itching doesn’t go away after 2 weeks then i would suggest you to get an appointment with a dermatologist who can thoroughly examine your feet to come up with the right solution.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Hiba Tehrim, General & Family Physician
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