I am a 52 yr. Old male with no prior
history of skin problems. About 6 months
ago, red, itchy spots appeared on the tops
of both of my feet. The itch would get so
intense that my only relief was to scratch
them until they bled. The redness has
spread on my left foot so that it covers
most of the top of it.
I have tried just about every ointment I
can find at the store for skin itch.
While I may get some relief, the condition
has not gone away. At times it seems to
"dry up" and get very scaly as the top
layer of skin flakes off, but it comes
right back. :(
i probably need to see a doctor, but I am
hoping someone can say..."oh,..I had that!
I put _____on it and it went away
forever".
Man, I hope this is not eczema, as i'm
told there is no cure for it.
Any help/advice will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
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MyLoveBugs
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 13 Dec 2004 Posts: 42
Posted: 01-26-05 23:23pm
Yes, you do need to see a doctor to have
him perscribe you something. But, maybe I
think it just might be atletes foot from
the sounds of it, and if it is your doctor
will give you something to get rid of it.
Keep me posted! Hopefully I was a little
bit of help.
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superfan
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 2
Posted: 01-27-05 11:34am
I don't think it's athletes foot. I've
tried ointments and sprays for that and it
hardly helped at all.
I'm considering spraying my feet with
gasoline and setting them afire. I'll bet
that would cure it!
Do I need to see a dermatologist or just a
regular doctor?
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ric
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Posts: 1 Location: Georgia
This May Help Posted: 02-01-05 15:09pm
Not a doc but have a similar condition by
your description. It does sound like
you have a form of eczema. By all means
get to a dermatologist. Eczema can be
controlled, however rarely cured. I had
it quite severe, hands, legs, feet.
Sever dry skin, cracking and itchy.
Here are a couple of things that may
help.
Go to the interent and get some regina
creme. It is a good product and apply
it daily.
Also try this, not a known cure but damn
if it didn't work for me. Get some
vitamin e gel caps, 400 mg. Bite off
the end and squeeze the liquid onto the
affected area and rub it in lightly. It
cured my hands and wrists in about 4 hours
and the eczema has all but disappeared.
I will let you know if it works long term.
First time in 3 years my hands have not
had cuts on them.
