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The skin in-between my toes itches. the skin grows dies and can be peeled off. underneath the dead skin is new skin that is very white and itches.?

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Athlete's foot: Sounds fungal. Keep clean and dry and apply over the counter antifungals.

Answered 1/5/2019

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LIKELY:Athletes foot: You are describing classic tinea pedis, foot fungus or athlete's foot. Many over-the counter meds are available: Lamisil (or generic), tinactin (tolnaftate) (or generic), etc. Use the creams often and your 'rash/itch' should go away. Get seen if not improved in >2 weeks. Hope you are better!

Answered 1/9/2019

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Fungus: Or yeast infection. Try a topical like lamasil cream. Keep the area between toe dry. If this persists see your dr.

Answered 2/7/2016

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This can be : Due to either a fungus or a bacteria. The key is do not pull at any of the peeling skin as this could cauase a bad infection. You can try a topical antifungal agent. If using creams better to use them at night so as when you walk it does not cause skin chafing. Betadine solution painted with a q tip is another option.

Answered 1/10/2019

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Dr. Vern Chuba answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Tinea: Sounds like interdigital tinea pedis. This is an fungal infection in between the toes. Fungus is different than bacterial infection but they can occur at the same time. Most topical antifungals treat both fungus and bacterial. Over the counter Lamisil (terbinafine) at twice daily and dry between the toes after shower/bathe and refrain from picking at the area. Change socks and use white cotton socks.

Answered 11/22/2017

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