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What Causes Itchy Bumps On Feet?
Posted on
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Answered on
Tue, 22 Dec 2015
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Question : I have 4-5 very itchy bumps on my feet. Tose bumps have been there for months. Had one on my hand. Also took a long long time to sto itching Now a brown scar. What could this be.
Brief Answer:
Fungal in nature
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A long standing bumps which are itchy and red are mainly fungus. They are fungal dermatophytes. They need an oral antifungal tablets like Terbinafine. Please see a local physician who can give you a prescription. They take a lonter time to cure for 4 to 6 weeks. If you can find any over the counter antifungal cream or powder with Terbinafine or Clotrimazole you can try it as well.
Make sure you wash your shoe regularly. It is dry. The socks have to be cotton which can absorb excess sweat and keep the toe dry.
Hope this answers.
Fungal in nature
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
A long standing bumps which are itchy and red are mainly fungus. They are fungal dermatophytes. They need an oral antifungal tablets like Terbinafine. Please see a local physician who can give you a prescription. They take a lonter time to cure for 4 to 6 weeks. If you can find any over the counter antifungal cream or powder with Terbinafine or Clotrimazole you can try it as well.
Make sure you wash your shoe regularly. It is dry. The socks have to be cotton which can absorb excess sweat and keep the toe dry.
Hope this answers.
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