Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection On The Feet

Posted on Wed, 15 Nov 2017

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Question : what is this infection on my feet and how do I treat it? tried otc lamasil and it got much worse.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroid and oral antihistamines

Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you.

I am Dr. kakkar(Dermatologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.

Seems like Eczematous dermatitis rather than a fungal infection.
I suggest you to use an ultra potent topical steroid cream e.g either clobetasol propionate 0.05% or halobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, twice daily. Both of these are prescription topical steroids.
In addition to that you may take an OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

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