I have a rash on the top of my left foot that started about 1 month ago! It began as a small bump that started to itch! I really thought it was just a bug bite until I noticed it growing larger the more I would scratch! I noticed a few minutes ago that it's starting to puss Can anyone please help? Is there something I can use to relieve the itch, at least.
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It is always best to consult a doctor when you have an unexplained rash but there are different solutions you can try in the meantime.
Are you wearing new shoes? Sometimes you can have a reaction to the type of material that shoe is made of - particularly leather.
I would suggest you visit your local pharmacist and ask for someone to take a look at the rash and see what they have to say. They will definitely advise you to see if a doctor if, in their opinion, it cannot clear up with OTC medication or DIY home remedies.
There are several types of rashes it could be but since we do not know where you might have been walking it would be difficult to pin point a reason/name for your rash.
One solution the may help remove the pus and relieve the itching is a Epsom Salt bath.
This can be done immediately and repeated several times a day (reheating the same water. Water should be as hot as you can stand (but NOT hot enough to burn).
Here is a link that has information on this 'soak'.
The salt bath will help even if the rash is from a fungus, poison ivy, bug/spider bite.
Hope you can find something to help.
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It is difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing skin itching, it can be a common allergic reaction to skin care products or some kind of medication. But some rashes are a sign of something more serious.
You do not write how you feel. If you have a fever or pain accompanying the rash, then it could be a sign that you have an infection or are experiencing an allergic reaction. This is a reason to seek medical attention.
You rash started about 1 month ago - this is really long. This is another reason to visit doctor.
Rashes that start to blister should send you straight to the doctors office too, unless you have good reason to suspect youve come in contact with poison ivy.
Or maybe you have Impetigo.
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. Symptoms include red, itchy sores that break open and leak a clear fluid or pus for a few days. Next, a crusty yellow or "honey-colored" scab forms over the sore, which then heals without leaving a scar.
But only a doctor can accurately answer this question.
Not sure where you are located, but this looks like what I had when I had bites from chiggers. I was highly allergic and it itched and swelled like you described. Nothing over the counter worked and I ended up at the doctor who prescribed some cream and an antibiotic because like you, I had it infected (pus).
It may be poison ivy. If you scratched a small bump you may have spread it. I've been able to stop the itch of mosquito bites by dipping in hot water, as hot as you can take without burning yourself.
Also try applying a bit of ammonia to stop the itch.
Any change in your skin should examined by a doctor. Do not rely on medical advice from here. Take care of yourself.
I would make an appointment to have the rash checked by your doctor.
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