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Red and patchy skin
Hi. I have red patchy skin with open small circular blisters on my left foot- the patch is mostly on the areas where the leather strap of chappal touches my foot. Rest is ok
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Could be contact dermatitis
Avoid wearing tight chappals
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Needs Dermat opinion
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May be allergy to it..itching is present?...or due to decreased bld supply to that area..betamethasone cream for local application bd ..
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Contact skin specialist
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Classical case of contact dermatitis
Please change your footwear invest in good quality microcellular rubber footwear
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Apply calamine lotion if local irritation and burn present
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If need more help contact- dr aryan
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Contact Dermatitis
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looks like contact dermatitis
kindly consult
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The findings are most consistent with contact dermatitis, very likely leather/strap-induced allergic or irritant dermatitis.
Supporting points:
• The redness, scaling, and small open circular blisters are exactly in the areas where the chappal strap touches the skin
• Rest of the foot is relatively spared
• Appearance suggests eczema-like inflammation, not infection
• This pattern is not typical of fungal infection, cellulitis, or vascular disease
Common triggers include:
• Leather tanning chemicals
• Rubber/adhesives in footwear
• Sweat + friction under straps
This condition is treatable and reversible if addressed early.
Next Steps
1. Immediately stop wearing the offending chappal
• Switch to soft fabric footwear or open slippers
2. Topical treatment (short course):
• A mild-to-moderate steroid + soothing agent (e.g., mometasone or hydrocortisone-based cream) once daily for 5–7 days
• If oozing is present, add a non-steroidal barrier or zinc-based cream
3. If itching is significant:
• An oral non-sedating antihistamine at night can help
4. Consult a dermatologist if:
• No improvement in 5–7 days
• Worsening redness, pain, pus, or fever develops
Health Tips
• Keep the area clean and dry, but avoid over-washing
• Do not scratch or peel blisters
• Avoid home remedies like toothpaste, turmeric, or antiseptic spirits
• Once healed, reintroduce footwear cautiously—prefer hypoallergenic, fabric-lined straps
• Moisturize daily after healing to restore skin barrier
This looks like a localized skin reaction, not something serious or permanent. With simple avoidance and short treatment, most patients recover quickly and completely.
If you’d like, an online consultation can help finalize the exact topical choice and ensure faster relief.
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Its called contact dermatitis...you need to avoid slippers that you are using...and need medication for it...
Consult for better and further treatment
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Hi — I can understand this is uncomfortable. From the photos and your history (strap area involved), this looks most likely like contact dermatitis / shoe allergy, possibly with mild secondary infection. Less likely fungal.
Next Steps
• Stop using that footwear immediately
• Keep area clean and dry
• Apply Mometasone + Fusidic acid cream thin layer twice daily for 5 days
• If itching, take Cetirizine 10 mg at night
• Switch to soft cotton socks + open footwear
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If redness spreads, blisters increase, or no improvement in 3–4 days, please take a consultation — I’ll guide you properly and adjust treatment if needed.
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Avoid using those chappal. Apply betnovate ointment over there red streaks, 2 times daily for a week.
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Dr. Pradeep Bhati
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Jaipur
It's eczema use coconut oil, ointment BNC ,if itching is there take levocitrzine once a day for 5 days
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Dr. Aniket Kirtankar
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Washim
Looks Like Contact Dermatitis
Consult For Further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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