What Causes Red Blisters On Soles Of Feet When Suffering From Atheletes Foot?

Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2014

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Question : Had itchy left toes was diagnosed with atheletes foot - dr prescribed macanazalone for 10 days - went on holiday but on return I have little red blisters on both soles of feet

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: May be its minor reaction. Detailed Answer: Hello, Looks like minor reaction to the medications.I would suggest to hold on the medications or few days and apply local mild steroids this should help to resolve blisters.After that alternative antifungal can be tried. Keep feet clean , dry and warm. Hope this answers your question.Please ask if there are doubts. Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (25 minutes later)

I did not have a reaction straight away when used the cream - I'm. Wondering has the infection of atheletes foot spread to both feet & to the sole of my feet?? As I was walking around bare footed in swimming pool areas , also went swimming & to hot tub -

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Fungal skin infections dont spread that rapidly Detailed Answer: Hi, Fungal infections are slow spreading infections and don't rapidly spread like bacterial infections.Also blisters are not common feature of fungal infection. Minor delayed reactions can occur. Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (9 minutes later)

Why do I have same on right foot as I never used cream on it??

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (20 hours later)

Brief Answer: Still it can be reaction Detailed Answer: Still it can be minor reaction or just skin inflammation but not related to cream as I previous mentioned. May be you got exposed to something when on holiday or just sweaty feet for long caused this inflammation. Even in this case a mild steroid cream can help you.I would suggest you to try it , it is very likely to get you relief from your symptoms. Please ask if there are doubts.Regards.

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (3 hours later)

Could it be hand foot & mouth disease ?? & what is the treatment for it Like I said I have small red pimples on sole of feet

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: Are there any symptoms in the region of hand/foot Detailed Answer: Please let me know.

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Follow up: Dr. Sudhir (11 hours later)

Obviously yes - I have red spots in sole of feet & side of hand !!

Answered by Dr. Sudhir (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Even with that I think its allergy. Detailed Answer: This doesn't look like hand foot & mouth disease. Most such rashes are minor skin infections or allergies. Allergies being more common. You can surely give a try to mild steroid cream and oral antihistaminics can help reduce the symptoms. Your anxiety is justified but you have to think of common things first. Hope this helps. Please feel free to ask if there are any doubts. Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj