What Causes Itching And Pain In Between The Toes?

Posted on Mon, 1 May 2017

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Question : sir pls advice some medicine. I am suffering from itching and pain in between my leg fingers since 15 days. it is painful. photo is attached.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly it is a fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
You seem to have interdigital tinea pedis. Unfortunately I could not find any attached image. Kindly attach again.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 minutes later)

sir I have used quadriderm but not healing. pls advice on medicine

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an Image

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Kindly upload an Image in "Reports Section".
Likely it is a fungal infection but I would like to have a look at it. If it is indeed a fungal infection I would suggest you to take an Oral antifungal e.g either Terbinafine Or Itraconazole or Fluconazole for 4 weeks. In addition I would also suggest you to apply a topical antifungal e.g either terbinafine 1% cream Or Luliconazole 1% cream, twice daily for 4 weeks.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

attached photo

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tinea pedis

Detailed Answer:
Hi. I have viewed the image.

It seems like a fungal infection i.e interdigital tinea pedis. I suggest you to take an oral antifungal e.g tab. Zimig 250 mg once daily for 4 weeks. Topically you may use Betnovate GM cream, twice daily for 2 weeks. In addition you may take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

is it ok to take itraconazole 100 mg instead of coming 250

ok thanks sir

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, You may take itraconazole 100mg capsules instead of terbinafine 250mg but the dose of itraconazole is twice daily for 2- 4 weeks.

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Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us

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