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Is Swelling And Redness On Foot Due To Athletes Foot Spray?

The little toe on my right foot began itching a few days ago so I started using a an otc athletes foot spray. My foot is now obviously swollen when compared to the left. It also appears red compared to the left foot. What other possibilities should I consider?
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, it may not be the condition as you are thinking, but it could be dermatological condition and it that case steroid can be used and best would be Beclomethasone cream try this, for inflammation Tab Ibuprofen 200 mg three times can be used try to keep the leg in elevated position hope this information helps.
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Is Swelling And Redness On Foot Due To Athletes Foot Spray?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, it may not be the condition as you are thinking, but it could be dermatological condition and it that case steroid can be used and best would be Beclomethasone cream try this, for inflammation Tab Ibuprofen 200 mg three times can be used try to keep the leg in elevated position hope this information helps.