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A member asked:
Our 3 y.o has deep cracks in his skin under his little toes, is this athletes foot? his feet stay dry, we try to keep him barefoot wht else shd we do?
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It's possible: It is possible that this is athlete's foot (or tinea pedis) - it is hard to be sure without seeing it. You might try some Clotrimazole cream, and if it doesn't work take him to his primary provider or a dermatologist.
Answered 10/10/2016
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