A 44-year-old female asked:
i have a very small bump, only one, on the arch of my foot that itches like crazy. its white and never changes. hydrocortisone cream not helping.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
See podiatrist: Bumps or lumps should always be evaluated by a doctor.
Answered on Jun 3, 2013
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
41 years experience Podiatry
Wart: It very well could be a wart.
See a podiatrist.
Answered on Jun 16, 2013
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Some people might: Think so as the athletes foot may itch. However, you are better off with an antifungal agent, which will kill the fungus and hence stop the itch.
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