What Does Severe Itching Between The Toes Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 31 Oct 2016

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Mon, 31 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : My wife has been suffering g from itching between her toes for a few months now,she's been to the podiatrist but the itch us still there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Either intertrigo or ringworm infection, answer few questions

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
It can be intertrigo which is inflammation of the body folds or ringworm infection which is a fungal infection.
I need to ask you few questions:
Is one foot involved or toes of both the feet involved?
Which medicines has she already used?
Is she having any other ailments or taking any medicines?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

The rash is only between two toes on her right foot and she's not taking any meds as of now.I can't remember the cream that she had but it didn't work.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be ringworm infection, apply topical antifungal

Detailed Answer:

It can be ringworm infection.

She can apply topical anti-fungal like Clotrimazole cream on the affected areas twice daily for 2-3 weeks.

Besides this, please ask her to keep her foot dry, wear open foot wear, avoid sharing of shoes and socks and avoid hot humid weather.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee