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Why are my toes swollen, itchy, red, and bruised?

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Dr. Richard Taddeo answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tinea Pedis...: Or athletes foot is most likely. Keep the feet dry and out of shoes as much as you can and apply an otc anti fungal for 4 weeks. If it gets worse, see a podiatrist

Dr Kipervas agreed

Answered 11/7/2014

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