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A 35-year-old female asked:

There is a patch of burning skin on my foot (intermittently). there is no redness or bumps at all. should i use a topical cream or see a doctor?

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Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Burning pain: without a skin rash requires a medical exam to rule out underlying neuritis or neuropathy. Di not attempt to treat yourself without a medical opinion.
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