Defeat Dermatitis With Baby Powder

Contact dermatitis on the dorsum of the foot is often treated as a leather or rubber allergy that is exacerbated by the patient’s shoes. Although an allergy to leather or rubber is involved, sweat is often the inciting factor. Moisture build-up causes the chemicals in the shoe to leak into the sock and onto the foot, where the reaction occurs. Rather than have the patient throw out a good pair of shoes, suggest that he or she reduce perspiration by applying baby powder to the foot.
 - Richard Honaker, MD
   Carrollton, Tex

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