Flaky skin, tiny red dots on periphery of left foot. What is it and how to get rid!

[Khara89]

For the past six months or so, my left foot has had dry scaly, flaking skin mainly on the sides and bottom of the foot.  Also, I've noticed pin point sized red dots occasionally.  My foot does not itch however.  Though it does tingle...basically, I feel like my left foot has been taken over by something!

I thought I had something on the order of Athlete's foot.  But after using Lotrimin spray, it just keeps coming back.

Any help or advice would be appreciated!

[Khara89]

Thanks so much for your advice.  I will take your advice and I have also set an appointment with a podiatrist in the coming weeks!  Will post again after the appointment.
Thanks again.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These symptoms can be due to tinea pedis which is a fungal infection of the foot. First of all, you need to get the diagnosis confirmed from your doctor and get a KOH examination of the skin scrapings done to find out whether it is fungal infection.

If it is fungal infection then topical and oral antifungals may be needed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing