Raw Skin Between Toes

[nailit]

I keep getting raw itchy skin between my toes (always my little toe and the one next to it). It clears up for a week or two and comes back again.
I bath everyday and wear clean socks everyday, what is causing this and how can I prevent it? Some years ago my doctor gave me cream for it but it keeps coming back.
Thanks

[fiction-factory]

I have this now. I think it may be a form of athletes foot. I get it maybe once a year and it usually clears up pretty quickly.

[fiction-factory]

It does feel good when i scratch it or put my toes under the hot tap!

[anneasquith]

Fungal infection?

[pastafreak]

Sounds like athletes foot. Try Lamisil cream...or even coconut oil. Both work from my experience.

[1581960]

Yes, sounds like athletes foot, the chemist should be able to help you,.

[nailit]

once a year ff?, Im getting it every few weeks, its so annoying.
Doubt its fungal anne, had it for years.

[pixie374]

Does sound like athletes foot. Use talc to keep it dry until it goes.

[nailit]

thanks pasta and 158, might pop into the chemist tomorrow. Like I said the doc gave me some cream but it keeps returning.

[fiction-factory]

http://www.webmd.boots.com/foot-care/athletes-foot-tinea-pedis
It is fungal, nailit.

[nailit]

never tried talc pixie, will give it a go.

[pixie374]

It needs to be kept really dry, maybe avoid wearing trainers if you can. Antifungal cream is usually unnecessary.

[tinkerbell23]

Im sure you can get lanacane talc- medicated talc to help the itch... I got mr tinks lamasil once and it cleared his feet up quickly! He was scratching them to ribbons x

[gingejbee]

You'll need more than talc to clear it up...a cream containing miconazole nitrate usually...and you may need to use it occasionally after it clears- to prevent it coming back.

[Peter Pedant]

canesten available over the counter will go the job

modern version is daktarin ( yeah sounds like that kids' prog from the sixties with clarence the cross eyed lion and Hari Rhodes as someone ) and is more expensive and is active against more ....

[fiction-factory]

No harm in trying these natural remedies, and there are some good tips too about airing/drying
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/athletes-foot-home-remedy/

[nailit]

Thanks a lot guys, a lot there to take in. Its been a problem for years, ive just lived with it but its getting really annoying now. Ive actually had a toothbrush (an old one...) between the toes before now to give it a good scratch. Just need to clear it up for good now.

[nailit]

BTW Pixie, havnt worn trainers for years. Also wear odor eaters in shoes. Cant stand sweaty/smelly feet....once had a girlfriend with such feet. She had to go!!!

[Sqad]

I agree with pastafreak.........Lamisil will clear it up

[pixie374]

Fair enough :-)

[woofgang]

Athlete’s foot. use an aerosol spray not cream and treat your shoes as well. Carry on treating for five days after it clears up.