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Tiny Red Spots On Toe. Prescribed Anti Fungal Creams, Making Sure Feet Are Dry. Suggestions?

Hi, I have tiny bump like red spots (skin lightly raised) on the out side of my left toe & getting it again after 3 yrs. Last time I had it was after my hols in XXXX. The doc prescribed anti fungal creams & eventually after 2 months it disappeared and now it s back again. It hasn t spread to any other area of my toe apart from the outside area. I make sure i always dry my feet sfter shower but this has now started again. Please can you suggest what is causing this & how it can be cured? Thanks
Wed, 31 Oct 2012
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Hi,
Looking at the unilateral involvement of foot, it may be dermatophytosis.
Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection.
Since it is occurring again and again, you should go for blood sugar status. Also try to avoid wetting your feet.
Visit a dermatologist to know whether it has involved only skin or the nails too. In case nails have been involved, the treatment will be of longer duration.
Regards
Dr. Ajit Singh
MD - Skin & VD
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Tiny Red Spots On Toe. Prescribed Anti Fungal Creams, Making Sure Feet Are Dry. Suggestions?

Hi, Looking at the unilateral involvement of foot, it may be dermatophytosis. Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection. Since it is occurring again and again, you should go for blood sugar status. Also try to avoid wetting your feet. Visit a dermatologist to know whether it has involved only skin or the nails too. In case nails have been involved, the treatment will be of longer duration. Regards Dr. Ajit Singh MD - Skin & VD