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A 32-year-old female asked:

My teenage son has skin peeling on the bottom of his foot/toes as well as a red bump on top near his toes that hurts, could it be athletes foot?

2 doctor answers6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Zimon
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Usually: Athletes foot involves BOTH feet...If this rash is ONE SIDED . consult a Dermatologist!!! Hope this helps Dr Z
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Dr. Matthew Davis
Podiatry 15 years experience
Could Be: It's possible to be an athletes foot infection. I would try a combination of over the counter antifungal and topical steroid. If no improvement see a Podiatrist or Dermatologist.
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Last updated Nov 28, 2017

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