Itchy Baby Toe. What Could Be The Reason?

Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2013

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Question : I have a baby toe that when I wear shoes seems to make it itch horribly when I don't wear shoes it is fine . Never had any issues before .

Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fungal infection of the baby toe

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having fungal infection of the baby toe.

Management includes:
1. Keeping the feet dry & avoid too much exposure to water or sweat formation.
2. Antihistamine preparations like cetirizine to reduce the itching sensation & provide symptomatic relief.
3. Application of topical antifungal cream like Clotrimazole to tackle the causative organism.

Also avoid wearing tight footwear, as it will cause sweating & predispose to fungal infections.
If you wish to put on shoes, then ensure that both the shoes and socks are clean and dry and have been regularly washed.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Please let me know if I need to clarify further.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (23 minutes later)

Thank you for reply will it go away if I do these things ?

Answered by Dr. Polash Sannigrahi (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your symptoms will be relieved with this

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your follow up query.

Your symptoms will be relieved with this.
To continue, you can use Clotrimazole powder.
It will keep your feet dry & also provide protection against fungal infection.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar