Acne like bumps on feet.

[NanamiKhalil]

Based off what I've read before, it sounds like eczema.  I'll back up...

About a year ago, after I started staying the night with my boyfriend, I noticed these little acne like bumps on my palms.  They weren't very itchy.  I would pop them and it would leave a small open sore that oozed just a little bit of clear fluid.  Although, some would ooze a little bit of puss, just like acne.  My hands have seemed to clear up.  I get a bump every so often but not as bad as it used to be.  However, now it's all over my left foot (see attached photos).  It's created a rash (non-itchy most of the time, but sometimes itchy) and left behind peeling dry skin.

I lost my job recently so I no longer have medical insurance.  When I did have insurance, I saw my PCP just after it started and she said it looked fungal and referred me to a dermatologist.  But I lost my job before I could go see the dermatologist.

Here are links to some additional photos.  Any help is appreciated.  TIA

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[NanamiKhalil]

Thank you so much! I'll try the OTC options first. If there is no change, I'll see what I can do to see a doctor.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like pompholyx. The other name is dyshidrotic eczema. Wash the areas several times with fresh water. Do not use any cosmetic products at the sites. You can apply some calamine lotion at the rash as it will help in soothing the skin. You can take some OTC oral antihistamine medications like Benadryl or Claritin and see if it helps.

For mild-moderate eczema a weak steroid may be used (e.g. hydrocortisone as dermacort), whilst more severe cases require a higher-potency steroid (e.g. clobetasol propionate, fluocinonide).But they are available under prescription and should be taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Eczema can be exacerbated by dryness of the skin. Use good quality moisturizers to prevent moisture loss from the skin. If still the symptoms do not improve then please get a clinical examination done by a dermatologist.

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.