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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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Dr. Paul Hartlaub answered

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.

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Answered 10/10/2016

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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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paul Hartlaub answered

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

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