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Athletes foot skin between pinky toe has growing dead skin, when removed leaves an indent like hole. now hurts, antibiotics? which one if so?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Not so Fast.: Your issue may or may not be associated with a fungal infection. The dead skin could also be associated with a callus formation caused by the phalangeal toes rubbing together. Either way, resolution may best be achieved by an evaluation by a foot expert.

Dr Hellman agreed

Answered 3/23/2017

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A member asked:

Athletes foot skin between pinky toe has growing dead skin, when removed leaves an indent like hole. now hurts, antibiotics? which one if so?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

Dr Hellman agreed

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