![]() ![]() I would appreciate any help from others suffering with this-has anyone ever found a cure? I have RLS and take Requip nightly, but it has no affect on the itching. I still have two small areas-absolute rounds from the biopsies and that was 5 years ago. I am a working professional and I wear excellent leather heels or shoes, we cannot wear sandles, so that is not an issue.I even wake up in the middle of the night scratching my right arch with my left toenails. The podiatrist was certain that if I changed my socks at noon, and changed my shoes every day (I was not to wear the same shoes two days in a row) this symdrome would subside, but it has not. Dry skin, or xerosis, is a very common issue. I have a wide variety of tools, and can only explain to the doctor that the pain from sore arch that has been cut or scraped is better than constant itching! I have been to a podiatrist twice, he prescribed a numbing ointment and that has worked to relieve the itching some, but like others, it is a bandaid and is not getting to the cause of the uncontrollable itching. This article explores eight potential causes of itching without a rash and the various treatment options available. I have seen three dermatologists and have had two biopsies of the tissue of the arch-very painful! There is No fungus, but I have used a knife and a callous contraption to shave off the hardened area that continues to itch uncontrollably. My general doctor told me he thought it may be stress and prescribed topical ointments and steriods. There are many over the counter creams and powders may help to relieve the symptoms however, if the infection is severe a prescription from a doctor may be needed.I have lived with itching on the arch of my right foot for almost ten years. Anti-fungal powders can be effective to reduce itching and help keep the feet dry. Most who have athlete’s foot will need to use something topical to help relieve symptoms and kill the fungus. Try to avoid going barefoot in public areas, especially areas that are damp such as a public pool or locker room if you cannot avoid them, make sure to wear protective footwear or flip flops to avoid spreading the fungus. If your feet get sweaty then change your socks frequently. Eczema Eczema, or dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy skin and rashes. If you must wear socks, wool socks can be a good choice because they will wick the moisture away from your feet. Choose shoes and sandals that will help to keep your feet ventilated. If they get wet, make sure to take the time to dry beneath your toes and make sure to not use that towel on other areas of your body. ![]() When you have athlete’s foot it is important to keep your feet dry. It can also be spread through damp environments, especially those in which people walk barefoot such as a public pool or locker room.Īt times the condition can also affect the toenails and cause them to become thick, brittle, and discolored. ![]() Because it can be a contagious condition, sometimes it is spread from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact. If the condition is chronic it could be a symptom of an underlying medical issue. It can also be caused by an overgrowth of yeast fungus called candida albicans. It also causes: Itchiness, especially at night, of the entire body or specific areas, like the wrist, elbow. What Causes Athlete's Foot?Īthletes foot is usually caused by a tinea infection, which is the same fungi that causes jock itch and ring worm. Itchy hands and feet are common in infants and young kids with scabies, but not adults. If your athlete's foot is chronic it could be a sign of an underlying medical issue. Itching the affecting area and then touching other skin can cause the infection to spread. Symptoms of athlete’s foot can include itching, redness, flakiness, and peeling or cracking skin. What Is Athlete's Foot?Īthlete’s foot is most often caused by a fungal skin infection in the foot called a tinea infection. Any time your feet are in a damp environment for prolonged periods of time you are at risk. You don't have to be an athlete to get athlete's foot. It can occur for both athlete’s and non-athletes alike and is often caused or worsened by sweaty feet or damp conditions between the toes. Athlete’s foot is an uncomfortable, often itchy condition caused by a fungal skin infection. ![]()
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