What causes itching on the soles of feet?

The itching on the soles of the feet may be caused by fungal infection, which is what we call athlete's foot. In this case, we should treat the athlete's foot in time. If it is not treated in time, it may cause disease in other organs of the body. We should pay more attention to our habits in daily life. We should soak our feet before going to bed every night, eat more fresh food, and avoid spicy and greasy ingredients. So, what causes itching on the soles of your feet?

1. What causes itchy soles of feet?

1.1. The dyshidrotic blister type initially presents as numerous scattered thick small blisters, which form ring-shaped scales after rupture, or multiple ring-shaped scales, which gradually expand into flakes, and the skin gradually thickens, causing itching.

1.2. The interdigital type often occurs between the 3rd and 4th toes or the 4th and 5th toes, and is characterized by a small amount of scaling and severe itching. Patients often scratch unconsciously, and sometimes the scales are not obvious, and they only feel itching. This is called asymptomatic type, but they are often carriers. Scratching can easily lead to secondary bacterial infection, resulting in local erosion, moisture and exudation.

1.3. The scaly and keratotic type is characterized by localized irregular erythematous scaly patches on the soles, heels and lateral edges of the feet, with obvious keratinization, roughness and dryness, and clear or unclear boundaries. Symptoms are more severe in winter and are prone to chapped skin. A few papules or blisters often appear in summer. The course of the disease is chronic, the skin may thicken over time, and the toenails are easily affected. This type is mostly caused by Trichophyton rubrum, and the condition is stubborn and difficult to cure.

1.4. Moist erosive type: This type is often secondary to the interdigital type or dyshidrotic blister type, mostly caused by excessive scratching, often followed by bacterial infection, obvious local inflammation, maceration and erosion, obvious exudation, and itchy and painful sensations. It is more common in summer.

2. What to do if blisters on the soles of your feet are itchy

Itchy blisters on the soles of the feet are usually caused by eczema. Patients should not scratch them with their hands. They can go to the pharmacy to buy some ointment to apply. Eczema is a very common skin disease, so patients do not need to be nervous. They should eat more vegetables and fruits, and try to avoid allergic foods such as seafood. Another reason is kidney deficiency. You can usually take Liuwei Dihuang Pills, rest more and don't overwork. You must exercise two days a week so that you can recover faster.

3. Causes of foot odor

Foot odor is caused by excessive sweating of the feet, which makes the skin of the feet too moist. Coupled with dandruff, these conditions create ideal conditions for the growth, reproduction and decay of bacteria on the surface of the foot skin. The decomposition of organic matter such as uric acid and lactic acid in sweat creates a foul odor.