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What might be the cause of an itchy, swollen, hot, painful place on the foot that disappears the next day and recurs days later in a different place?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Could be infection : Could be a small foreign body, could be any of a number of things. Why don't you make a virtual consult and we can get further than 400 spaces allow.

Answered 3/13/2016

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