Dry skin and possible rash on toes?

[tokyo13]

I'm a 23-year old active male. I'm currently living in Tokyo, and before leaving the States I noticed I had some dry skin between 2 of my toes on my left foot. I assumed it was just dry skin (and I've never really had dermatological issues) so I left it alone. However, it's now turned into dry skin on 4 of my 5 toes on my left foot with 1 toe being pocked with tiny raise red bumps (they look like tiny needle pricks). My right foot has 1 dried out webbing, but no bumps, and it hasn't spread at all, just the 1 webbing. It doesn't hurt, itch, or cause any discomfort.

I assume the little red "blisters"/bumps aren't something possibly created from dry skin? The weird part is it's just localized around my toes. Preemptive thanks for any help.

[DrAttili]

Looks like athlete's foot. Suggest you use terbenafine cream twice daily for 2-3 weeks. Might have to get tests done if doesn't resolve with that.


Regards

Dr.Sasi Attili

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
If the area is dry and red then the possibilities of tinea pedis and erythrasma between the toes and the webspaces needs to be ruled out. I suggest you to get an evaluation done from a dermatologist and preferably a KOH examination of the skin scrapings to confirm the diagnosis.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[tokyo13]

Is the picture I'd already posted (above the blurb) not showing?

[DrAttili]

Could either be athlete's foot or pompholyx eczema. Post some pistures and should be able to give you a better idea!!

Regards

Dr.Sasi Attili
www.onlineskinspecialist.com