By Pat from RI
Hi folks, Enough said above. Here is what you need to do.
1. Go to a dermatologist.
2. Before you make an appointment, find out if the dermatologist treats feet with rash, fungus or what ever problem you are having with your feet. Not all dermatologists are specialized in the same field.
3. When you get there, pay attention. Before any treatment is prescribed, the dermatologist should take a sample of your skin and send it to a lab for testing to diagnose the correct infection. If that is not being done, tell the dermatologist politely to have a sample of the infected area sent to a lab for testing. The reason why this is important. They are several types of feet infections that look the same and all the cures are different.
I have this problem also. Last summer I had a rash on one of my feet for most of the summer. Then this spring as soon as I started wearing flip-flops and flats it flared up. The rash is red, very itchy at times and almost blistered. I used a high strength hydrocortisone, but it didn't seem to do much.
My doctor and I finally figured out (I hope!) that it's actually photosensitivity (a reaction to the sun). She thought I might have had a sunburn on that foot at one time. I also take high blood pressure medication (a diuretic) that can cause photosensitivity. I've been wearing socks or sunscreen for a few days now and it's improving a lot.
I had a red itchy rash only on the tops of both feet for 6 months. Nothing I tried worked to stop the itch. I finally went to a dermatologist and he diagnosed it as an allergic reaction to the leather straps of my very expensive sandals. I own another pair that I wore all last year with no problems, but the newer pair apparently has something different in the leather.
I have a rash on the top of my left foot that started about 1 month ago! It began as a small bump that started to itch! I really thought it was just a bug bite until I noticed it growing larger the more I would scratch!
I noticed a few minutes ago that it's starting to puss Can anyone please help? Is there something I can use to relieve the itch, at least.
It is always best to consult a doctor when you have an unexplained rash but there are different solutions you can try in the meantime.
Are you wearing new shoes? Sometimes you can have a reaction to the type of material that shoe is made of - particularly leather.
I would suggest you visit your local pharmacist and ask for someone to take a look at the rash and see what they have to say. They will definitely advise you to see if a doctor if, in their opinion, it cannot clear up with OTC medication or DIY home remedies.
There are several types of rashes it could be but since we do not know where you might have been walking it would be difficult to pin point a reason/name for your rash.
One solution the may help remove the pus and relieve the itching is a Epsom Salt bath.
This can be done immediately and repeated several times a day (reheating the same water. Water should be as hot as you can stand (but NOT hot enough to burn).
Here is a link that has information on this 'soak'.
The salt bath will help even if the rash is from a fungus, poison ivy, bug/spider bite.
It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing skin itching, it can be a common allergic reaction to skin care products or some kind of medication. But some rashes are a sign of something more serious.
You do not write how you feel. If you have a fever or pain accompanying the rash, then it could be a sign that you have an infection or are experiencing an allergic reaction. This is a reason to seek medical attention.
You rash started about 1 month ago - this is really long. This is another reason to visit doctor.
Rashes that start to blister should send you straight to the doctors office too, unless you have good reason to suspect youve come in contact with poison ivy.
Or maybe you have Impetigo.
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. Symptoms include red, itchy sores that break open and leak a clear fluid or pus for a few days. Next, a crusty yellow or "honey-colored" scab forms over the sore, which then heals without leaving a scar.
But only a doctor can accurately answer this question.
I have had this rash on my ankle going on 3 months. It started out just as an itchy spot, now it's oozing almost blister like and spreading. I have 2 spots now on the foot with the ankle rash, a spot on the opposite foot and now the back of my calves. It seems as if scratching spreads it.
I've been to the Dr. I've used cortisone cream, Neosporin, ketoconzol cream, and clindamycin. Nothing works. In fact seems to be getting worse and it's another month before I can get into the dermatologist. Please help!
I have had an itchy rash on my ankle since around April of this year. In the last 6 or 8 weeks it's started to ooze and spread. I went to the doctor and was prescribed Clindamycin 150mg 2 tab 4x daily for 1 week and ketoconzol cream.
I have about 2 days of RX left and the rash is even worse I believe! Please help!
I have some weird rash on my foot. At first I got it on my left foot and it was only a couple of bumps that were red and itchy. Now I have it in my right foot and there are many bumps all together and it is red all around. It is only in one specific area.
My left foot seems to be clearing up, my right one is just super itchy and red. In the picture the one with only a few bumps is my left foot and the one that is super red is my right foot.
It looks uncomfortable! It could be any one of a host of possible issues. If you've been outside it could be chiggers or the result of some other insect bite or poison ivy/oak/sumac. If you have pets it could be fleas. Or it could be something like scabies, impetigo, a fungal infection, or an allergic reaction to something. Your best option is to go see a Dr for evaluation/ treatment if you do not know what it is. For sure if it is spreading!!
I have had this rash on the top of my foot for about two weeks. I have been on antibiotics for a week. It is getting larger and spreading up the ankle.
Could anyone help me identify this rash, please? It started on my shin and migrated to my foot. It doesn't hurt or burn, but itches sometimes. I have put anti-fungal med on it but it doesn't appear to respond.
By B. from NY, NY
I have a red rash on my foot. At first I thought it was athlete's foot. After three weeks of treatment with Lotrimin there is no improvement. In fact it seems to be spreading. It burns, but does not itch. The skin varies in color from red dots to red flaking skin to red dots on smooth skin. What might this be and how do I get rid of it? Thanks
By MB
I have a severe rash all over my feet; it itches so badly I take the skin right off my feet. It's both on the top and bottom. I thought athletes foot was just on the bottoms of feet and between toes, so I'm wondering what it might be.
By Renzo
Perhaps it's time to go to a doctor to make sure it's not a sign of a serious health problem!
I have this itchy rash on the top of my foot. It looks like tiny bumps and it itches a lot. It came up overnight, can anyone tell me what this could be?
By Daisy A.
Be sure to wear all cotton socks and use Bag Balm on it. My husband had this problem and the all cotton socks and Bag Balm worked.
Have you been wearing sandals with metal against the foot (from holding on a flower, beads, or any other design feature). It may be a metal allergy. I am allergic to metals and cannot wear many sandals because of this problem.
