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A member asked:

I have a reoccurring circle of itchy, leaking bumps on the side of my foot. what should i do?

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Dr. Deborah Josefson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This sounds like a fungal infection- athletes foot or ringworm. You can try over the counter antifungals- and change socks frequently, use antifungal powders, avoid moist conditions. If it does'nt go away, see a dermatologist.

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Answered 1/14/2022

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