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Feet peeling after son came home from india. what could it be?

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Infection: Most likely fungal infection. However there are other infections including bacteria and even parasites which he may of caught in india. Try Lamisil (terbinafine) cream. If not resolved see dermatologsot for testing and evaluation.

Answered 6/26/2014

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