Fathima Begum Fathima Begum Asked 9 months ago

Can you get eczema on the bottom of your foot?

I've developed this really annoying, itchy, and rough patch of skin on the sole of my foot that just won't go away. It looks red sometimes. Can eczema appear on the bottom of your foot?

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Sunita Deshmukh Sunita Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, absolutely. My 10-year-old son had this last year and it was so painful for him to even wear shoes. We kept his feet moisturized with thick white petroleum jelly and put on soft cotton socks immediately after his bath. Definitely check with a dermatologist once so they can give you the right ointment.

Rahul Mehra Rahul Mehra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, it is the worst feeling because you can't walk properly and it gets so itchy. I used to feel so frustrated and embarrassed taking my shoes off anywhere. Please don't lose hope, it takes time but with the right care and a good doctor it gets much better.

Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, you can get it there. If you have a busy routine, try to manage it by putting a thick cream on your soles before sleeping and wearing breathable cotton socks. Don't waste time trying too many home hacks, just book a quick online consultation with a dermatologist to get a proper cream.

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Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, it is very much possible. Just make sure you avoid walking barefoot on cold or dusty tiles as that makes the cracks and dryness much worse.

Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Please be very careful with this because I ignored the dry skin on my sole thinking it was just a regular crack. It got secondary bacterial infection because of sweat and I couldn't walk for two weeks. Go to a skin specialist immediately before it cracks and starts bleeding.

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Aditi Kulkarni Aditi Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, yes yaar, it happens. My cousin had these super dry, itchy patches on the bottom of her feet and we thought it was just heat boils or something. But the doctor said it's dyshidrotic eczema. Don't scratch it at all, it just gets worse.

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