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How Can Discoloration And Scaly Skin On The Sole Of The Foot Be Treated?

I have discoloration and scaly skin n on the sole of right foot. No itched ng but area continues to grow. Nurse practitioner diagnosed it as eczema but aside from dermatitis I have not had eczema before. I am 75 yo and have a history of type II diabetes. Have appliedclobetasol propionate cream. Is this likely to cure this skin condition?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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hi..i have been through ur query carefully n understand ur concern.ur history suggests that u r having diabetes mellitus.diabetic patients are very prone to fungal infection.
so fungal infection cant be rule out.however eczema can be a possibility.as it is only a history based diagnosis and clinical correlation is important to make definite diagnosis.so I would like to suggest that visit ur nearby dermtoligist.
I hope u r satisfied with my answer in case of any problem feel free to ask us.
regards.
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How Can Discoloration And Scaly Skin On The Sole Of The Foot Be Treated?

hi..i have been through ur query carefully n understand ur concern.ur history suggests that u r having diabetes mellitus.diabetic patients are very prone to fungal infection. so fungal infection cant be rule out.however eczema can be a possibility.as it is only a history based diagnosis and clinical correlation is important to make definite diagnosis.so I would like to suggest that visit ur nearby dermtoligist. I hope u r satisfied with my answer in case of any problem feel free to ask us. regards.