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What Is The Cause And Treatment Of Fungal Infection On Toes?
Question: Thank you! I came home from a boat trip a few weeks ago and noticed a small rash of small, hard red bumps on my big toe. They do not itch and are not painful. This morning I noticed a red line moving up my toe - almost an inch long with more bumps. What could this be?
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of fungal infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported.
I have reviewed the information and the attached picture. This is suggestive of a fungal infection. I am however surprised that it does not itch as this is a typical feature of fungal infections. I will suggest that you apply miconazole 2% cream to this and if it fails to resolve within a week, then we may be looking at other unlikely causes like allergic reactions and other skin lesions.
In all, suggestive of a possible fungal infection. I will suggest miconazole and if symptoms don't regress within a week, other causes would be investigated.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Suggestive of fungal infection!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported.
I have reviewed the information and the attached picture. This is suggestive of a fungal infection. I am however surprised that it does not itch as this is a typical feature of fungal infections. I will suggest that you apply miconazole 2% cream to this and if it fails to resolve within a week, then we may be looking at other unlikely causes like allergic reactions and other skin lesions.
In all, suggestive of a possible fungal infection. I will suggest miconazole and if symptoms don't regress within a week, other causes would be investigated.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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