Eczema on one foot only

[Anja405]

I have had eczema on one foot for almost 20 years now.  I am 38.  Sometimes it does not flare up for a week or two, but it always comes back.  I have been to several dermatologists, tried various prescriptions, over the counter meds and a series of cortisone shots (they helped for about 18 months, but the side effects were intolerable).  It seems to be worse in the summer.  The itching keeps me up many nights.  I only wear flip flops, year round.  I can not wear socks or closed shoes.  
I have been taking Synthroid for a long time and Paxil for about two years.
Could you please let me know if the eczema could be caused by an allergic reaction?  Soap?  Diet soda?  I wish I knew what to look for, then I could avoid what causes the flare ups.  
I would very much appreciate any advise.

[otagoodcar]

I have eczema on both hands and one foot.  I've tried nitrile gloves with Triamcinolone Acetonide on my hands when I sleep at night and have had good success with it.  I'm trying to find someone who sells a nitrile foot cover, but I haven't had any success.  I saw a U Tube video where someone used nitrile glove on their feet, but I'm not sure that's going to work for me as I have pretty big feet.

[feelingmuchbetternow12]

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[frank1017]

I have had a lot of success with a alkaline diet. stay away from sugar and red meat. Vegetables and fruit should be your primary foods. But not all of them are good. For instance oranges are acidic but grapefruits are not. I can't drink orange juice, but when your body digests grapefruit it cuts down on acid. Give up on doctors their only goal in life is to suck the money out of your wallet. Don't eat or drink any processed foods. Diet soda is definitely bad.
This probably is an allergy, don't use soap, use body wash with moisturizers.  

[frank1017]

I have had a lot of success with a alkaline diet. stay away from sugar and red meat. Vegetables and fruit should be your primary foods. But not all of them are good. For instance oranges are acidic but grapefruits are not. I can't drink orange juice, but when your body digests grapefruit it cuts down on acid. Give up on doctors their only goal in life is to suck the money out of your wallet.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

I understand your concern. Your medications may not be causing this. The fact that this only covers one foot may suggest an allergic reaction as it appears to be localized. However, eczematous skin conditions are chronic inflammatory skin conditions and may last for months to years. Avoid spicy food, too much heat, and prolonged exposure of the foot to water. Continue with your medications and follow physician's advice. There is no definite medication that has been shown to cure eczema.