I have dry, flaky and itchy foot soles. How to manage?

Hi,

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Thank you for your query and for sharing your foot picture (attachments removed to protect patient identity). Based on your given description, I can see a yellow, thick, waxy appearance on the sole. This is more common in eczema of the foot than fungal infections, and Mometasone furoate alone cannot manage it. If applying Mometasone furoate cream and antifungal creams is not working, then you need to reconsider the diagnosis.

I want you to answer this for me if possible:

1. Is it involving one foot or both?

2. Does any fluid come out?

3. Do you feel itching when wearing shoes?

4. Does it get better in any season, or does it stay the same all year?

5. Do you have psoriasis or any other skin condition?

If possible, please attach a picture of your fingernails, as long-standing fungal infections can cause nail infections too. Meanwhile, I will give you general treatment to make it better.

• Use petroleum jelly morning, evening, and night on the affected area.

• Take tablet Cetirizine 10 mg at bedtime if itchy.

• Use Diprosalic (Betamethasone dipropionate) cream at night on just the affected area of the foot for seven days.

I hope my answer is clear to you, and if you need any details at any time, I am here and at your service.

Thank you.