Please Help my feet

[jilleres]

Hi,

A few weeks ago I had a couple bites on the top of my feet. I dont know where they came from but they itched very bad. I didnt pay that much attention to them but I noticed they were spreading all over my feet. Now, they have become rash like on the top of my feet. Almost looks like smaller clusters of ring worms but there are bites on the side of my feet and scattered on top. The bottom of my feet also have bites that harden up and turn into blisters. I went to the Dr. and he wasnt sure what it could be. He didnt think it was caused from a mite bc it wasnt spreading but he also didnt think it was athletes foot. please help, im very worried.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
In case it is an allergic reaction, take some oral antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin and apply some calamine lotion. If the symptoms are severe then topical and oral steroids may be needed.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[jilleres]

Just an FYI....I finally found out it was an allergic reaction to my socks. haha

[Angebelle]

Could you have walked where chiggers were located?  The symptoms sound very much like this miniscule bug. There are a few good websites if you google "chiggers" that have info and pics.  I hope you find relief soon.