Symptoms of a rash on the foot

The most common accompanying symptom of skin rashes in the area of the feet is a strong, very unpleasant itching. Only by scratching the affected area is it possible for those affected to obtain relief. The skin often appears very dry and scaly.

The areas affected by the rash can also burn, be overheated or swollen and cause pain. In the area of the feet, severe swelling and pain limit mobility and can make walking difficult. If the rash is the result of an infection, other symptoms such as fever, general fatigue, increased sweating and swelling of the lymph nodes may occur.

A skin rash on the foot can be accompanied by a general extensive redness, but also by isolated red spots or spots. The red spots on the foot are the result of irritation or inflammation of the skin surface. The red spots can appear flat or raised.

In addition to an allergic reaction, the appearance of red spots on children’s feet should always be considered as an infectious disease. In adults, red spots and spots on the feet can also be an expression of venereal diseases. Itching is the most common accompanying symptom of rashes on the feet.

In most cases, scratching the affected areas provides initial relief, but this does not last long. Especially infectious rashes caused by bacteria or fungi usually cause severe irritation and irritation of the skin in the spaces between the toes, which is associated with itching. As a result of the damage to the skin cells, the body releases a messenger substance called histamine, which is responsible for the itching.

Water vesicles, which occur in connection with a rash on the foot, can be the result of an infectious disease. The small vesicles can occur both singly and in groups and can contain both fluid and infectious secretion. If these small blisters filled with liquid burst, the secretion can escape and infect other parts of the skin.Water bubbles can also occur as a result of an increased pressure load, for example if the shoes are too tight or do not fit properly.

A skin rash on the foot that appears weeping is usually a sign of a predominant inflammatory or infectious event. If the affected areas of skin appear to be weeping, this indicates a severely irritated and damaged surface. The secretion of fluid creates a moist environment that provides an optimal medium for pathogens to grow. In case of an already existing skin infection, further germs can settle on the main wetting surface and additionally colonize the damaged skin of the foot.