A foot rash can occur due to an allergic reaction or infection. A person can treat some rashes, such as athlete’s foot and contact dermatitis, with over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Human scabies is a debilitating skin disease caused by Sarcoptes scabei, known by several names such as "itch mite." At any given time, the worldwide burden of disease is about 300,000,000 people.

Treatment includes a lotion or cream applied to all areas of the body from the neck down to the feet and toes. To prevent the spread of scabies, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...