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What Causes Scaly Itchy Patch On Top Of Big Toe?

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Posted on Thu, 21 Aug 2014
Question: Hi, my daughter has a big scaly, itchy rough patch covering the top of her big toe. What could this be from?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Big Toe

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question and looked at the photo. It looks like it became a little infected. Looks like bacteria. I recommend applying an antibiotic ointment (ie: bacitracin, neosporin, etc...) Three times a day. If you don't notice the beginning of improvement in the next 2-3 days, have your doctor examine it.
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What Causes Scaly Itchy Patch On Top Of Big Toe?

Brief Answer: Big Toe Detailed Answer: Hello. I just read through your question and looked at the photo. It looks like it became a little infected. Looks like bacteria. I recommend applying an antibiotic ointment (ie: bacitracin, neosporin, etc...) Three times a day. If you don't notice the beginning of improvement in the next 2-3 days, have your doctor examine it.