What Causes Persistent Itching On The Instep And Sole Of The Foot?

Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 2016

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Question : I am having persistent itching on the sole and instep of my right foot that I have had for several weeks now. It seems to be relieved by applying some eucalyptus/spearmint cream. However, it can be very annoying. I also get periodic itching/crawling sensations all over my body (more so on my face, head and nech). Not sure what the itching and crawling sensations mean but wanted to reach out for a medical opinion.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
topical antifungal cream and oral antihistamine/cetrizine tablet

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.

Itching on instep and sole of foot on one side could be due to fungal infection/ tinea. I suggest you to use a topical antifungal cream e.g terbinafine 1% cream twice daily for 4weeks.

You may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for generalised body itch which may be due to urticaria/ dermographism.

Regards

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