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What Causes White Heads With Red Rashes On The Foot?
My husband has whiteheads with a red rash on his foot. There is some swelling as well. This is on the top of his foot. I thought is was bug bites, but I don t understand the swelling aspect. He is 67 yrs old and in good health. He has not taken any any new medication, eaten any new foods, or used any new soaps or lotions.nhe is having some itching to go along with ths.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Hi,
The rash could be a folliculitis or a furuncle It could also be an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or an eczema. The itching can be managed with an antihistamine. But, I advise you to visit your Dermatologist to arrive at a proper diagnosis and to treat the condition.
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The rash could be a folliculitis or a furuncle It could also be an insect bite hypersensitivity reaction or an eczema. The itching can be managed with an antihistamine. But, I advise you to visit your Dermatologist to arrive at a proper diagnosis and to treat the condition.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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