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Itchy and Dry FeetPosted By Dfed (New York) on 03/10/2022
Prescribed special lotion for itching and dryness but it did not work. Itching worse bottom of heels. sometimes middle sole of foot and occasionally all the way to the bottom of toes. I'm not diabetic.
Replied by Betty (CA) on 03/11/2022
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Replied by Rob (Kentucky ) on 03/11/2022
Coconut oil mixed with Tea tree oil 1:1 ratio. Apply to feet daily.Replied by Lorraine (Iowa) on 03/11/2022
There is only one thing I know that works beautifully for dry itchy feet- Udderly Smooth Hand/ Body Cream- look at Walgreens or CVS. Very soothing and not greasy. I put it on thick and put my feet up to let it absorb into my feet. Sometimes will wrap in a plastic bag and put on big socks.Replied by Deirdre (Connecticut) on 03/11/2022
Anything that appears on the bottom of the feet, itchy and dry skin included, is most likely fungal in nature. An antifungal cream that you can safely apply to the entire bottom of the foot that contains Clotrimazole (Brand name Lotrimin, found in the pharmacy) is a good start, but you will still have to work to kill the fungus lurking below. Unfortunately, doctors can sometimes misdiagnose issues on the feet as eczema, as in my case. It may have been there for a quite a long time and will take a while to clear. Any sugar in your diet will make it worse.Good luck!
Replied by SG (WI) on 03/26/2022
I would agree that it sounds fungal from what you indicated. When I had the same thing happen to me, I assumed that it was fungal, and did a warm foot soak with some vinegar in water. It did the trick! Just make sure that you don't have any broken skin, or it may sting.
