What should you know about itchy feet skin?

Peeling or cracking between the toes can occur with Athlete's Foot, while tiny fluid-filled blisters on the soles or sides may fit Dyshidrotic Eczema. Redness after a new shoe, sock, detergent, or foot product can point toward Contact Dermatitis. Dry skin may feel tight and rough without a clear rash. The appearance, location, and whether one or both feet are affected help a clinician narrow the cause; itching alone cannot identify it.

Wash gently, pat carefully between the toes, and change damp socks. Choose breathable footwear and avoid scratching, fragranced products, and sharing towels. Do not apply steroid or antifungal products repeatedly without checking that they match the suspected problem. If scaling persists, ask a pharmacist or clinician whether Topical Antifungal Treatment is suitable and how long to use it.

Arrange medical advice when the rash is spreading, painful, cracked, oozing, or not settling with simple skin care. Seek prompt help for rapidly increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pus, fever, or difficulty walking. People with diabetes, reduced circulation, or reduced sensation should have foot changes assessed early.

Could this be Athlete's Foot, Contact Dermatitis, or Dyshidrotic Eczema? Should the skin be examined or tested before treatment? Which products should I avoid, and what changes would mean I need a review?