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Question: what is this? it started out what i thought to be atheletes foot .used some otc medicine. seemed to go away then a few days later woke up with this huge sore like gash. i work on my feet 9 hours a day in retail. since itsbeen painful ive bought antibiotic ointment and cover lightly with a gauze and wrap the foot in order to keep from friction when I get home I unwrap my feet and let it air out today I woke up and found it starting on the other foot I am 37 female 5/8 150 pounds
Brief Answer:
Athlete's foot most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern. I've reviewed the images. It looks like a case of interdigital athlete's foot, the most common form.
It is a fungal infection, which is favored by long periods of standing in feet trapped in uncomfortable shoes that trap the moisture and have little to no wiggle room for the toes. It is treated with antifungal ointments, wearing comfy, orthopedic shoes that allow the feet to stay dry and by improving the circulation in the feet.
Keeping small pieces of cotton soaked in tea tree oil between the toes can also help. Be patient as this is not always an easy infection to treat. It tends to recur.
If you feel the sores are taking an unusually long time to heal, despite all the measures, I recommend you get a blood glucose level assay done.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
Athlete's foot most likely
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand your concern. I've reviewed the images. It looks like a case of interdigital athlete's foot, the most common form.
It is a fungal infection, which is favored by long periods of standing in feet trapped in uncomfortable shoes that trap the moisture and have little to no wiggle room for the toes. It is treated with antifungal ointments, wearing comfy, orthopedic shoes that allow the feet to stay dry and by improving the circulation in the feet.
Keeping small pieces of cotton soaked in tea tree oil between the toes can also help. Be patient as this is not always an easy infection to treat. It tends to recur.
If you feel the sores are taking an unusually long time to heal, despite all the measures, I recommend you get a blood glucose level assay done.
I hope this helps. If you have further questions, I'd be happy to answer them.
Wishing you good health and all the best.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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