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Itching in the foot with swelling after scratching.has taken anti allergic drugs but no effect. what could this be?

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Contact dermatitis: The causes of itching could be many including allergy, fungal infection, insect bites etc. Scraching can often induce swelling. See your physician if symptoms continue.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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