What’s wrong with an itchy big toe?

Itchy big toes may be related to physiological factors, or may be caused by contact dermatitis, athlete’s foot, frostbite and other reasons.
1. Physiological factors: commonly found in hot summer, due to more mosquitoes, if the big toe is bitten by mosquitoes, it may cause itchy big toe, may also be accompanied by localized redness, swelling, pain and other symptoms.
2. Contact dermatitis: common in allergic people, in the big toe contact with chemical materials, soap and other substances, is likely to induce contact dermatitis, will cause big toe itch, may also be accompanied by local erythema, edema and other symptoms.
3. Tinea pedis: usually due to fungal infections, may lead to itchy big toes, may also be accompanied by big toe skin erosion, blisters and other symptoms.
4. Frostbite: In the cold winter months, if the feet stay in a cold environment for a long time, it is easy to cause frostbite on the big toe. After the temperature rises, it may cause itchy big toes, accompanied by local skin cracks, pain and other symptoms.
Itchy big toes, exclude physiological factors, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible, after clarifying the cause, to give targeted treatment and conditioning.