Eczema, contact dermatitis, scabies, and pinworms are other causes of itching. Athlete's foot, a fungal infection known scientifically as tinea pedis, is a common cause of foot itch. The fungus causes a scaly, dry rash that is spread from person to person.

Why are the soles of my feet itchy at night?

Dermatitis. While fungal infections are the most common cause of itchy feet at night there are other skin conditions that can also cause the feet to itch and sometimes quite severely. “Dermatitis” is a term commonly used to describe inflammatory reactions in the skin.

Are itchy feet a symptom of diabetes?

Itching of the feet, legs or ankles is a common complaint in people with diabetes that may occur as a result of a period of too high sugar levels. Itching can range from being annoying to severe. Itching can be relieved through treatment, and may be eliminated if the underlying cause is treated.