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What Causes Itchy Pink Soles In The Feet While On Antibiotics?
I am over 80 years old, so no I m not an athlete. do have spinal stenosis, which I did have surgery last year, that has been corrected. I take Lipitor, omrapazol, synthroid, and diovan. The soles of my feet get quite pink and itch and feel like they burn. What could be the cause.
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Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hello,
The itch you are experiencing can be due to a fungal infection, especially because you are on antibiotics.
I would advise you to use an antifungal cream such as miconazole (or clotrimazole) cream twice a day on your soles for 2 weeks. If this does not help you will need to see your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
The itch you are experiencing can be due to a fungal infection, especially because you are on antibiotics.
I would advise you to use an antifungal cream such as miconazole (or clotrimazole) cream twice a day on your soles for 2 weeks. If this does not help you will need to see your doctor.
I hope this answers your query.
I remain at your disposal for further medical assistance.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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