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Why do i have an infection between my 4th and 5th toe?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends on: What type of infection. Is it fungal? Is it bacterial? Bacterial usually starts with a portal od entry like a cut or similar then bacteria gets in. Either case see someone before it gets serious.
Answered 3/3/2018
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Soft corn: Very commonly, people develop a soft corn between the 4th and 5th toes. This is caused by bones of each toe pressing against one another while wearing shoes. A build up of hard skin forms as a result. Due to perspiration in the area, the skin breaks down (macerates) allowing an infection to develop.
Answered 10/29/2015
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FUNGUS/BACTERIAL: This is a very common location for this problem. It usually starts as a fungal infection, but can evolve into a bacterial infection. Keep the area dry; povidone-iodine solution works well. If there's a corn, don't use OTC acid patches. Have a podiatrist trim it. If diabetic, have someone help you check between your toes and don't self-treat; see your podiatrist! Sincerely, Dr. Latva
Answered 3/13/2020
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