Question 1

sudden severe itchy feet, what's wrong?

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Possibilities: Fungus, dermatitis, neuropathy, allergic reaction or some type of infection are some. See podiatrist.

Question 2

what's causing my itchy feet?

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Athletes foot: Several different fungus types can cause athletes foot (Tinea Pedis).  Its spread quite easily..especially off public shower...from the floors if you do not use flip flops).  Topical creams work well.  In more severe cases it can require oral treatment with one of several antifungals.

Question 3

what causes itchy feet at night?

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Neuropathy: Is a common cause of itching in bed. Some causes of neuropathy are conditions that affect back, diabetes and vitamin b anemia. Fungus and or other type of dermatitis is possible. Is there any visible scaling, peeling or cracking of skin?

Question 4

which is now the top product for itchy feet?

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Depends: What is causing the itching. If it is fungus...An antifungal, if it is dryness, a moisturizer, if it is a rash, perhaps a steroid, ..

Question 5

i have severe itchy feet nd it is also dry. what can i use. this is the first time i am experiencing this?

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Skin conditions: that cause foot itching include allergic contact dermatitis (often caused by exposure to soap/detergent), athlete's foot/tinea pedis (fungal infection) or atopic dermatitis. Medical conditions contributing include liver disease, bile disorders, cancers, etc. Physical factors include moisture, irritants from walking barefoot, dry skin, infections. Try moisturizing steroid cream, ? anti-fungals.

Question 6

itchy feet and fever, what could cause this?

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May be : Unrelated. Itchy feet canbe commonly caused by athletes foot or fungus, .

Question 7

best way to get rid of itchy feet?

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See below: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 8

really sever itchy feet at night, can't sleep , is there anything i can do ?

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Yes!: Often isolated itchiness can be from dry skin. Try coating in gasoline or aquaphor before bedtime. Avoid lotion as it may dry out further. If no dryness then you would need to have your doctor check you out to figure out the cause.

Question 9

why do i get itchy feet and white bumps on body after showering start recently never had them before?

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Possible hives: Without seeing the rash, it sounds like you are having a hive reaction while showering.  This could be a form of physical urticaria, where a physical trigger like heat or cold causes the hives to appear.  The most common is dermatographism, where pressure on the skin results in hives.  These are usually linear in appearance and transient.  Contact with water (aquagenic urticaria) is a rare trigger.

Question 10

itchy feet which has made sores and burning the itchiness is really bad sometimes wakes me out of my sleep.  could i have a diagnosis plz?

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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. You may need a biopsy or other tests.

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