"Oh-My-God-What-Is-That?" Skin EmergenciesShould you dig at it? Or rush to a derm? See photos and skin care tips for sensitive skin issues |
Symptoms: Dry, cracked, flaking skin or raw, blistered, swollen skin between toes and/or around the sides and bottom of feet. These are signs of a skin infection caused by fungus or yeast. The condition worsens in warm, humid environments.
Treat it: Clean your feet with normal bar soap and dry thoroughly. Apply an anti-fungal powder, (such as Zeasorb-AF, $7.99) to further dry the sweaty area. Then, slather feet with an over-the-counter topical antifungal ointment, (like Tinactin Antifungal Cream, $11.99). For more severe athlete's foot, oral antifungal medications can be prescribed by your doctor.
Prevent it: Wear water shoes or flip-flops around pools, in locker rooms and in any other warm, wet public locale where bacteria lurk. Never wear sweaty socks for long periods of time, and clean and dry feet thoroughly after exercising.
Our experts:
· Dr. Kenneth Beer, dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon in Palm Beach, Fla.; author of "Palm Beach Perfect Skin"
· Dr. Jeanine B. Downie, dermatologist in Montclair, N.J.; author of "Beautiful Skin of Color"
· Dr. Kathryn Frew, dermatologist at Juva Skin and Laser Center in New York City, N.Y.
Older comments
witch hazel gets rid of heat rash pretty good. ive had many people use it for their bad heat rashes and it always clears it up. eww @ athletes foot, glad I've never had to deal with that D:
by talecon Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate
Interesting read
by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 01:57AM Report as inappropriate
These were great examples of skin issues to go along with the article. Nice info
by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 12:12PM Report as inappropriate
good information
by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate
I have always been using tea bags for my eyes, but this is good to have a reference to.
by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate
Very disgusting story but helpful as well.
by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 04:27PM Report as inappropriate
Good info. When i first came to the states eating pie gave me hives.......i ignored it, but it never bothered me again.
by nicky22 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 04:12PM Report as inappropriate
I will use teabags from now on for my eyes...
by lilas Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 04:11PM Report as inappropriate
Hives can come from things rubbing your skin or digging into it too. It sometimes happens to me with swimsuits or bras, and it goes away in less than an hour.
by GingerDrink Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate
Pictures are kinda grossing me out but still good info. I get cysic acne all the time ugh...
by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate