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Theres yellow stuff in my socks is it a foot fungus?

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Dr. Grace Torres-hodges answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Typically no: Foot fungus (aka athelete's foot) typically will present as a rash that is scaly and itch. Yellow discharge is typically related to pus and will indicate some kind of infection. Hard to know for sure without examining - you should consider seeing a foot specialist.

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Answered 4/30/2014

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