{"id":487,"date":"2023-03-03T21:40:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/?p=487"},"modified":"2023-03-03T21:40:41","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T21:40:41","slug":"exploring-possible-reasons-for-your-itchy-feet-woes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/exploring-possible-reasons-for-your-itchy-feet-woes\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Possible Reasons for Your Itchy Feet Woes"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>Did you know that that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8195343\/\">chronic\u00a0itch<\/a>\u00a0affects about 1% of the global population!? Although it seems like a small percentage, that is a lot of people!<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s nothing worse than dealing with an itch that never seems to go away. This can get in the way of your daily life and cause mood swings and irritation.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, there is usually something you can do to solve the issue. Whether you need to take medication or not, figuring out the root cause of the issue is step one.<\/p>\n<p>Keep reading this article to figure out what may be causing your itchy feet! Then, you can learn more about what to do about it.<\/p>\n<h2>Inflammatory Skin Conditions<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of skin conditions that can cause your feet to get itchy. If they start to irritate the skin, it can become an inflammatory skin condition. This can then exacerbate the itching that happens.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For instance, dry skin can cause\u00a0your feet&#8217; to itch. However, if you leave it to stay dry or find yourself constantly scratching at your feet, you are going to exacerbate the issue of your dry skin.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You may also be dealing with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eczema<\/li>\n<li>Psoriasis<\/li>\n<li>Hives<\/li>\n<li>Prurigo nodularis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These can all cause your skin to itch due to the inflammatory components of each of them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But what causes them?<\/p>\n<p>There are many factors that can cause these things to happen. However, stress, infection, exposure to irritants, nutritional deficiencies, and genetics are the most common factors that\u00a0cause these things to happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you begin to notice these symptoms, you may have an inflammatory skin condition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rash<\/li>\n<li>Cracking skin\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Flaky or rough skin<\/li>\n<li>Redness or discoloration\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Allergic Reactions<\/h2>\n<p>If your foot starts itching out of nowhere, this may be due to an allergic reaction. This can happen from allergens or irritants.<\/p>\n<p>You may know where you touched to get the allergic reaction, or you may not know. Here are a few things that may cause your foot to itch due to an allergy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Position ivy\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Metals<\/li>\n<li>Certain chemicals<\/li>\n<li>Cosmetics or detergents<\/li>\n<li>Insect bites<\/li>\n<li>Foods\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you suspect that you were in contact with poison ivy or insects, you should start to treat the itchiness right away to make it go away.<\/p>\n<p>You should also be on the lookout to ensure that the allergic reaction doesn&#8217;t get worse. Since it may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/anaphylaxis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351468\">become anaphylaxis<\/a>, you need to know the signs and symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>If you notice any of the following, it is best to seek medical attention right away:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rapid heartbeat\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Lightheartedness or feeling faint<\/li>\n<li>Clammy skin<\/li>\n<li>Sudden hives or rashes breaking out on your body<\/li>\n<li>Confusion\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Collapsing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Foot Infections<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of foot infections that can also cause your foot to be itchy. They will especially cause your foot to itch if they affect the surrounding areas of the nerves in your foot.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few common foot infections to look out for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parasitic infections such as hookworm or scabies<\/li>\n<li>Fungal infections like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/athletes-foot\">athlete&#8217;s foot<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Yeast infections<\/li>\n<li>Viral infections such as chickenpox<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are some infections that can lead to other developments like eczema or dry skin. This will make the itching worse.<\/p>\n<h2>Diabetes<\/h2>\n<p>Although you may not think diabetes is related to an itchy foot, it actually is.<\/p>\n<p>It affects the function of insulin, and\u00a0if there are complications that Diabetes can cause, then you may start to experience itchy feet. Not only that, but there are various factors that can impact how diabetes may affect you.<\/p>\n<p>Your age, the length of time you have had diabetes, your blood glucose levels, and other conditions that you may have can affect if diabetes will cause your feet to itch.<\/p>\n<p>But how do you know if it is diabetes that is causing your itchy feet? You will most likely have other symptoms. If you have any of the following symptoms along with itchy feet, it is best to go see a doctor:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Frequent infections\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Numbness or tingling in your feet<\/li>\n<li>Blurry vision\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>High levels of thirst or hunger all of the time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Treatments for Itchy Feet<\/h2>\n<p>With so many different reasons that could be causing your itchy feet, the treatment options are also going to differ.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to first figure out what is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/what-is-athletes-foot\/\">causing the itchy<\/a> feet. However, there are some go-to options to treat them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For starters, you can use over-the-counter treatments. These OTC treatments can relieve the discomfort that itching can cause. For instance, antihistamines are great OTC medications to reduce the itching that you may feel. These could be oral medications or topical creams.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If OTC medications don&#8217;t work, you can try to get a prescription for a stronger dose to help with an infection or whatever else is going on with your feet. These could include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, or other types of medication to treat the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you choose to go with, you can also use some home remedies to ease the\u00a0discomfort. Try applying a cool compress, sanitizing your hands if they come into contact with your feet, wearing soft socks, and using a humidifier.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Treat Your Itchy Feet Today<\/h2>\n<p>Are you experiencing itchy feet that just won&#8217;t go away? You may be in need of medication to treat the problem.<\/p>\n<p>If that&#8217;s the case, we can help you resolve the issue at your own convenience. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiwidrug.com\/about\/\">Kiwi Drug<\/a>\u00a0is an online pharmacy where you can get medications that you need to help solve and ease your symptoms!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you need to relieve the discomfort, you can reach out to us to discuss your needs and how we can help.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span> Did you know that that chronic\u00a0itch\u00a0affects about 1% of the global population!? Although it seems like a small percentage, that is a lot of people! There&#8217;s nothing worse than dealing with an itch that never seems to go away. 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