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the top of my feet get itchy and swollen in the winter. what foot infection do i have?


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the top of my feet only itches in the winter. by spring the itching goes away and recur again in winter. it mainly itches on top of my toes but has now spread to the bottom of my toes as well. the area where the itching occurs sometimes looks reddish and swollen, other times they look like dark purplish bruises. the itchy areas are senitive to the touch and sometimes painful. the colder the winter, the worst the itching and swelling.
 
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The simple fact that you probably wear thicker socks + enclosed warmer footwear in winter can increase your suceptibility to a fungal infection.  Other possible causes should be ruled out e.g raynauds phenomenon.  Seek advice from a Podiatrist

I have the same problem. Doctors have ruled out fungus/athlete's foot and I tend to go barefoot whenever possible because it is worse when my feet get hot. It has been a constant winter  cycle for about 5 year. The itch/swelling can be excruciating. It makes me want to move to a warmer climate. My pharmacist suggested diabetes. Please let me know if you have any answers I have been to several doctors to no avail! The only relief is soaking in cold water and then foot elevation. But I would like to know the cause.
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I have the same problem since 4 years, I also feel tingling sensation and feel like stepping on needles when I walk. HAve you found relief??
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