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How do you stop itchy feet naturally?

Catherine Cheung, DPM
Board Certified Podiatrist
Dr. Catherine Cheung is a double board-certified Podiatrist based in San Francisco, California. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cheung specializes in all aspects of foot and ankle care, including complex reconstruction, injury treatment, custom orthotics, bunion surgery, and all general foot and ankle issues. Dr. Cheung is affiliated with the Brown & Toland Physicians and the Sutter Medical Network. She received her BS from UCLA. She earned a DPM from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, completed her residency at the Encino Tarzana Medical Center, and completed a fellowship at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive/Ankle Surgery.

Catherine Cheung, DPM

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Your feet are probably not getting enough air. Stay away from nylon socks and switch to cotton. Try to minimize how much time you spend wearing shoes and switch to sandals if you can. If your feet get itchy throughout the day, try changing socks during lunch or switching to more breathable shoes. The more air your feet can get, the less itchy they'll become throughout the day.

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Why are my feet itching like crazy?

Catherine Cheung, DPM
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Dr. Catherine Cheung is a double board-certified Podiatrist based in San Francisco, California. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cheung specializes in all aspects of foot and ankle care, including complex reconstruction, injury treatment, custom orthotics, bunion surgery, and all general foot and ankle issues. Dr. Cheung is affiliated with the Brown & Toland Physicians and the Sutter Medical Network. She received her BS from UCLA. She earned a DPM from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, completed her residency at the Encino Tarzana Medical Center, and completed a fellowship at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive/Ankle Surgery.

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There may be something that's irritating your feet. Try making one small change at a time to identify your trigger – switch laundry detergent, change your soap, and wear only natural cotton socks. If you can identify what is causing your itching, you'll be able to avoid it in the future.

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Is itchy feet a sign of diabetes?

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It's rare, but sometimes itchy feet can be an indication of an underlying condition. I suggest you talk to your doctor about your concerns.

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I have really itchy feet and I think that the cause is bug bites. What should I do? It takes me forever to get to sleep, as they are very itchy.

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You could try an OTC antihistamine. Then, make sure there are no bugs in your bedroom. Spray the room for mosquitoes or put some bug spray on your feet. You can use a children's bug spray as it is less toxic.

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Do you have any home remedies or suggestions to prevent really itchy feet?

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Look at the environment your feet are in. If they're trapped all day in a non-breathable nylon sock, that promotes warmth and moisture, so you'll be more likely to get Athlete's Foot. Try to find times during the day to let your feet air out, like switching to sandals after work or changing socks at lunch. Also, try not to wear the same pair of shoes every day, so your shoes will have a chance to air out.

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What is a natural remedy for itchy feet?

Catherine Cheung, DPM
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Dr. Catherine Cheung is a double board-certified Podiatrist based in San Francisco, California. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Cheung specializes in all aspects of foot and ankle care, including complex reconstruction, injury treatment, custom orthotics, bunion surgery, and all general foot and ankle issues. Dr. Cheung is affiliated with the Brown & Toland Physicians and the Sutter Medical Network. She received her BS from UCLA. She earned a DPM from the California College of Podiatric Medicine, completed her residency at the Encino Tarzana Medical Center, and completed a fellowship at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive/Ankle Surgery.

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Try alternating which shoes you wear each day. That way, your shoes will have a chance to air out completely after you wear them. You might also try putting antifungal powder in your shoes when you're not wearing them to help dry them out.

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