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What can cause localised itch patch on sole of foot,emollients,2x steroid cream.slight redding from mechanical itching,otherwise normal.worse @ night?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Possible fungus: It is possible that you have a patch of fungal or yeast infection. Try an over the counter yeast cream such as is used for athlete's foot and see if that helps.

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

What can cause localised itch patch on sole of foot,emollients,2x steroid cream.slight redding from mechanical itching,otherwise normal.worse @ night?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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