blisters on foot

[res47]

Just went to the doctor, I have been dealing with excessive sweating on my feet for about 2 years now. It even sweats when I don't have any socks or shoes on. I now have chronic blisters that will not go away on one toe and swelling. Went to see a doctor  and I told her I tried using Tenactin and Lamisel but it made things worst. She gave me over the counter. Zeasorb and 1% hydrocortizone. Well put zeasorb on and got the same reaction as if I just sprayed Tenactin.  She tells me it is not a fungus but a form of eczema. She ruled out athletes foot. Does anyone else have a better solution than what the doctor me to use. I plan to call her office and tell her over the counter IS NOT working.
I am 47 and when I was a teenageer I used to have excessive sweating on my hands and had the same tiny blisters and itching and later formed to bigger blisters. I finally was diagnosed with hyperhidrosis eczema...is this the same thing that is going on with my feet. How do I convinced my doctor I want to see a dermatologist who can diagnosed me properly.

[mariae21]

I suffered with the same thing for so long I thought I would have it for the rest of my life.  The itch on my foot was so intense that I could feel it to the bone.  I tried everything imaginable including prescription meds.  One day while I was at the local pharmacy/medical supply store, I saw something call MG217 Coal Tar for psoriasis.  Figuring I had nothing to lose, I got some and tried it.  When it is 1st applied it stinks but the smell goes away quickly.  Low and behold, after applying once a day for several days, my symptoms, which included cracking and bleeding, started to abate and within  2 weeks I was healed and have not had any problems for about 8 years on my foot.  When I flared up on my palm with the same thing I bought some Psoriasin from Wal-Mart.  I applied it to my palm and it cleared up with in a few days.  I have seen the symptoms and photos of psoriasis and I definitely do not have it.  It is definitely the dishydrotic eczema but the coal tar for psoriasis worked a miracle.  Mine is triggered by contact with carboard and stress but I always have some of the miracle ointment handy.  Good luck and I hope this helps you.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms of your feet are suggestive of dyshidrotic eczema. It is also called pompholyx. It primarily involves the hands and fingers and then may involve the feet. The first stage is acute and presents as itchy blisters on the hands, fingers and toes. Then the chronic stage shows more peeling, cracking, or crusting. Then the skin heals up, or the blistering may start again. The exact cause is not known and excessive sweating can be one of the reasons. But some triggers like allergic reaction to soaps, detergents, foods, latex, nickel etc may trigger the symptoms. Apply some calamine lotion on the affected area and keep the area well moisturized. Use only thin applications of moisturizer ointments as excessive amounts of ointment may restrict breathing of the skin and aggravate the condition. Topical steroids can be applied but they are available under prescription. Moreover to prevent infection, topical antibiotics may be needed. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get it evaluated.
Also for your hyperhidrosis( excessive sweating of feet), treatment involves antiperspirants like aluminium chloride (20-25%) in 70-90% alcohol, Iontophoresis (applying low intensity electric to the palms and/or soles immersed in an electrolyte solution), botox treatment and surgery if none of the above methods are helpful. There are no specific drugs available for this.

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.