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Isolated Itchy Spot on bottom of foot

by Janine
(Oregon)

i've had an isolated itchy spot on the right side under my foot, 2 inches below my second to last toe for a few years. I had this oval-ish spot the size of my thumb nail or a little larger removed and pathology found nothing. But, it relieved the sypmtom of sever itching that can't not be satisfied because it is so deep, I can feel the bally tissue. I used to take a fork to my foot to scratch it. Now it is back and I want it removed desperately but not sure what this is. I have wasted a ton of money on topicals etc; NOTHING works. My foot doc asked if I have back issues and I do. Is this related? why is this one little spot persistant and no where else or spread to the other foot? weird. thank you.

Hi Janine,
Sometimes lower back problems will cause neurological symptoms in the foot, but generally in a larger section of the foot.
My "guess" is you have a local nerve irritation at the point where it itches. Topicals will probably not help.
Ask your doctor about a cortisone shot directly in the area or even the possibility of denatured alcohol injections; they can be very helpful.
Marc Mitnick DPM

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Apr 30, 2011
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i had this..
by: dawn

i had this for at least a year. on my right foot at the base of my right toe. it was terrible itchy. i would scrub and scrub it on the carpet to get some relief. i tried all creams/sprays. went to dermatologist had her biopsy it... found nothing. even after having a hole cut out of my toe, it went back to itching. then, i decided to throw ALL of my shoes out. i did, and then the itchy went away. i haven't had any problems since. the dermatologist couldn't understand what was going on.

Apr 01, 2010
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itch on bottom of foot
by: Anonymous

Try an ice pack. It freezes the nerve until the itch stops. Can take 1/2 hour - icing on and off.

Nov 09, 2009
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To Anonymous
by: Janine

What are you doing to stop it? Mine started up again,strongly. I'm about to call my doctor. But still hoping someone has tried something other than cutting out the area. I've been moving andon my feet non-stop. Its really really bothering me.

Nov 08, 2009
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I am relieved now
by: Anonymous

'Anyway I just wanted to say that I'm pretty sure I know the itching sensation you described, as it seems I have the same sensation the same spot on the same foot. I hope you find something at works for you."

I just copied from the last post and pasted it to prove the point that I too have the same problem.

Now I am relieved literally believe me I was worried how come that I have this type of isolated itch and no doctor could diagnose. Atleast I am happy that it is not only me and there are some who have the same problem.

Well thanks for the post.

Aviaki

Sep 01, 2009
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Try lower back injections.
by: Janine

I am resorting to calling my doctor to have it cut out I think. It lasted almost a year the first time. I can't keep taking utensils and watch people cringe when I scratch my foot because I don't feel the pain while they would, and besides, I leave a nasty sore. I wanna ask about the denatured alcohol injections suggested.
To comment on your issues as like my own, I've just gotten thru injections for my lower back on both sides and the foot did not clear up entirely. It seemed to lessen a little and then returned. Still, could be related in the fact that maybe when there is a flare up in the lumbar, the foot also...let me know if you try anything. It gets expensive.

Aug 21, 2009
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I know the feeling
by: JeNY

Hello, I came across your question while searching for a related issue. I too, have this spot on the bottom of my right foot, on the ball of my foot below my second to last toe. It feels about the same size as you describe, yet feels so "deep" that I can never satisfy the itch. The itch is not constant but is there quite a bit and is very annoying.

I have not had it looked at. I have have wondered if it was in any relation to a very large and deep plantar's wart I had nearly 15 years ago on the same foot and in almost the same area, but I cannot see anything unusual on the skin's surface.

I have also wondered if it was just a nerve misfiring from my lower back issues. I do have some lower back issues that affect my right sciatic nerve. I have had all sorts of sensations in my leg and foot from this, most notably a sensation as if someone has a thread tied around my second to last toe. Sometimes I get a very slight tingly or numb sensation there too.

Anyway I just wanted to say that I'm pretty sure I know the itching sensation you described, as it seems I have the same sensation the same spot on the same foot. I hope you find something at works for you.

May 18, 2009
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Thank you
by: Janine

Thank you answering so fast and with suggestion. if I cut it out again, I assume the nerves irritated with grow back each time? Again, thanks.

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