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Itchy and burning feet

2018-01-28 17:50:42
Hello Dr i have been having dry itchy feet for over 6 months now nothing is helping the irritati9n get worse at night i can even scratch my feet with a knife please assist by telling if this us a sign of diabetic
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Diabetes sometimes presents with a burning sensation in hands and feet. However itching is a less commonly reported complaint. Also dryness would not be an indicator of diabetes. Get an online consult or meet a dermatologist directly for a proper evaluation of the condition. Hope this was helpful.

Answered2018-01-29 04:27:14

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