Burning feet

[Rosiemay8888]

Hi

I need advice, my niece has been struggling with her feet for over a year and all the doctor has done has recommended steroid cream and athletes foot treatments that haven’t worked. We have now been referred to a foot specialist but have to wait until July. She is in constant discomfort and when we put on cream it burns really hot on her feet, she now has to go to bed with ice packs to soothe her discomfort. Is there any advice anyone can give? Thank you!

[Cb1963]

Steroid cream can make the skin become thin, and maybe making matters worse, and usually only a small amount of cream is required, but the skin on the feet could well be absorbing more cream that maybe required, athlete's foot is normally between the toes and in the arch of the foot and unfortunately the urge to scratch is always there, I used to suffer with that and I'd scratch my archs until they would bleed, I understand that July is a long time away, make sure the socks are pure cotton, and not nylon or contain acrylic, and leather shoes are better than the plastic ones all this may avoid any excess sweating, as for a cure it is a tough call, maybe calomine lotion will help if they itch, and this may seem unusual but maybe a walk on a sandy beach just at the edge of the water will help toughen up the skin and the salt water may help,but it's a mystery, and just check with the chemist before applying anything else, if you think it's athlete's foot I've heard that using listerine mouth wash kills the bacteria, but I'm not sure if that's advisable, until you get a diagnosis I'd stick with what you know I'm sorry if it's a bit vague but don't want to upset those who know better, good luck.

[Rosiemay8888 in reply to Cb1963]

Thank you for taking the time to reply, really appreciate it

[Ell17]

My feet do this and peel as well. In my case it is due to a thyroid condition. Thyroid hormone imbalance can really do a number on your skin (feet and hands in particular). But, there are any number of possibilities.

Try keeping feet out of water as much as possible; keep them dry, but moisturized (I use olive oil, apricot kernel oil, and fractionated coconut oil mixed together or separately); Bactine or Band Aid Antiseptic spray helps numb, soothe and heal. I agree with Cb1963 about using natural fibers. Cotton socks, leather shoes (or other natural fibers) can help protect and keep moisture balanced. Synthetic or unbreathable fibers can aggravate (like shoes made of rubber).

Omega 3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, C, D, Zinc, Natural Vitamin E, and a Methylated B Vitamin Complex are also important for skin health.

You may want to investigate food or chemical sensitivities, as they can affect skin this way, too.

Hope your niece finds some relief very soon.😊

[Rosiemay8888 in reply to Ell17]

Thanks for your reply! That’s really helpful.

[lillyofthevalley37]

Look into GABA to calm down her immune system

Also if possible get her DHEA and cortisol levels checked both are important to prevent allergies - I am presuming it is an allergic reaction

Sandals may be preferable to closed shoes

[Rosiemay8888 in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Thank you for your advice, I will do.