Shoe Allergy

Most people have had problems with their feet at one time or another. Ingrown toenails and athlete's foot are probably the most common. But what about other itchy rashes on the feet -- especially on the ball of the foot where you wouldn't expect athlete's foot to occur. This is a common location for shoe allergy -- a type of contact dermatitis due to various chemicals present in shoes. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Shoe Allergy Most people have had problems with their feet at one time or another. Ingrown toenails and athlete's foot are probably the most common. But what about other itchy rashes on the feet -- especially on the ball of the foot where you wouldn't expect athlete's foot to occur. This is a common location for shoe allergy -- a type of contact dermatitis due to various chemicals present in shoes.  Daniel More, MD Allergies Expert Shoe Allergy Rashes on the feet are a common problem, with most people experiencing athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) as a cause of their symptoms. Tinea pedis may involve all surfaces of the feet, but most commonly involve the area between the toes – symptoms include itching, burning and stinging, but tinea pedis can also be asymptomatic. Allergic rashes can also occur on the feet, especially the plantar surfaces. READ NOW Clothing Allergy Rashes are common problems that many people experience. When rashes are itchy, people often blame the rash on allergies. Usually, people think of food allergies, pet allergies and medicine allergies – as well as soaps, detergents, perfumes and other toiletries used on the skin. People shouldn’t overlook clothing as a possible cause of allergic rashes. Clothing can cause allergic skin rashes through a number of different causes, but all of these causes are due to contact dermatitis. READ NOW Evaluation of Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis is an itchy, blistering skin rash typically caused by the direct contact of a substance with the skin. There are 2 types of contact dermatitis: irritant and allergic. This difference is often difficult to tell apart, and is not usually an important distinction to make. Contact dermatitis results in 5.7 million doctor visits each year in the United States, and all ages are affected. Females are slightly more commonly affected than males, and teenagers and middle-aged adults seems to be the most common age groups affected. Learn the basics of contact dermatitis. READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Drinks That Can Ruin Your Diet • Top 5 Sources of Added Sugar That Will Ruin Your Diet • What Medications Work for PTSD? • What to Eat During Long Runs • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Does Alcohol Cancel the Benefits of Your Workout? • The Sugar You're Eating Without Even Knowing It • 15 Foods That Are Surprisingly High in Sodium Advertisement About Allergies  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Allergies newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.