It sounds like Athletes Foot. Since it is not clearing on its own...a visit to a dermatologist might be in order.
The most common locations for athlete's foot include:
Spaces (webs) between the toes, especially between the 4th and 5th toes and between the 3rd and 4th toes
Soles of the feet
Tops of the feet
Athlete's foot may affect one or both feet. It can look different depending on which part of the foot (or feet) is involved and which fungus (ie, dermatophyte) has caused the infection:
On the top of the foot, athlete's foot appears as a red scaly patch or patches, ranging in size from 1 to 5 cm. The border of the affected skin may be raised, with bumps, blisters, or scabs. Often, the center of the lesion has normal-appearing skin with a ring-shaped edge, leading to the descriptive but inaccurate name ringworm. (It is inaccurate because there is no worm involved.)
Between the toes (the interdigital spaces), athlete's foot may appear as inflamed, scaly, and soggy tissue. Splitting of the skin (fissures) may be present between or under the toes. This form of athlete's foot tends to be quite itchy.
On the sole of the foot (the plantar surface), athlete's foot may appear as pink-to-red skin with scales ranging from mild to widespread (diffuse).
Another type of tinea pedis infection, called bullous tinea pedis, has painful and itchy blisters on the arch (instep) and/or the ball of the foot.
The most severe form of tinea pedis infection, called ulcerative tinea pedis, appears as painful blisters, pus-filled bumps (pustules), and shallow open sores (ulcers). These lesions are especially common between the toes but may involve the entire sole. Because of the numerous breaks in the skin, lesions commonly become infected with bacteria. Ulcerative tinea pedis occurs most frequently in people with diabetes and others with weak immune systems.
Self-Care Guidelines
If you suspect that you have athlete's foot, you might try one of the following over-the-counter antifungal creams or lotions:
Terbinafine
Clotrimazole
Miconazole
Apply the antifungal cream between the toes and to the soles of both feet for at least 2 weeks after the areas are completely clear of lesions.
In addition, try to keep your feet dry, creating a condition where the fungus cannot live and grow:
Wash your feet daily and dry them carefully, even using a hair dryer (on low setting) if possible.
Use a separate towel for your feet, and do not share this towel with anyone else.
Wear socks made of cotton or wool, and change them once or twice a day, or even more often if they become damp.
Avoid shoes made of synthetic materials such as rubber or vinyl.
Wear sandals as often as possible.
Apply antifungal powder to your feet and inside your shoes every day.
Wear protective footwear in locker rooms and public or community pools and showers.
When to Seek Medical Care
If the lesions do not improve after 2 weeks of applying over-the-counter antifungal creams or if they are exceptionally itchy or painful, see your doctor for an evaluation. If you have blisters, pustules, and/or ulcers on your feet, see a doctor as soon as possible.