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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
possible foot infection?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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possible foot infection?
by Happ, Jun 05, 2004 12:00AM
I work as nurse. Last October, after work I would take off my shoes and then feel an intense itchy feeling on the tops and in between my toes on my left foot only. I started to scratch it and noticed tiny blister like things on the tops of my toes (2-4mm in diameter). As I scratched, I broke the blisters and clear sticky discharge drained out. Soon after that my skin started peeling between my toes and on the sole/ball of my foot, closer to my toes. A few months later I noticed the itching and blisters had subsided however the peeling continued but not as prevalent as before, more so between my toes Also, After I take a shower the skin between and on the edges of my toes turns a whitish color. Recently, the itching and blisters have returned. Peeling has continued on the bottom of my toes. Also, when I rub/ scratch between my toes there is an odor which I believe is indicitive of some type of infection. I have tried using an OTC antifungal as well as an OTC triple antibiotic cream. None of which has worked. The only thing that I can connect to this is shortly before this started I was giving a stroke pt. a shower and my shoes and clothes got soaked.... Maybe a connection? Not sure... Any help with this would be greatly apprieciated! Thanks, Happ
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 06, 2004 12:00AM
, Jun 06, 2004 12:00AM
Rashes on top of the foot, as opposed to the sole, are often inflammatory in nature rather than fungal. These may be a contact dermatitis to footwear. You ought to see a dermatologist, who can culture any blisters, prescribe appropriate topical medication, and perhaps recommend patch testing for allergy. I can't think of any connection with your touching the stroke patient.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
