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What Causes Brown Patches Between The Toes?

Hi i have noticed brown patches between my toes do you know what this could be? I have had problems with my feet being when they got wet they would go white and then patches of yellow appeared. Now thats easing i now have brown patches inbeteeen the toes
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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I think it could be due to fungal infection of feet, spreading easily to other finger spaces, this fungus may grow where the moist is present. Areas of skin that are moist or sweaty are ideal for candida to thrive. It can also affect skin between your fingers and toes and at the corners of your mouth.
If you have diabetes.
If you take a long course of antibiotics or steroid medication.
If you have a poor immune system. For example, if you have AIDS, or have chemotherapy, or have certain types of serious blood disorder.
An antifungal cream usually clears the infection within a week or so.
Some people with a candidal skin infection can develop a secondary infection caused by a germ (bacterium). It is important to see your doctor if your skin infection does not improve or if it worsens, as you may need an alternative treatment for a bacterial infection. This is usually a different cream or antibiotics.
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What Causes Brown Patches Between The Toes?

I think it could be due to fungal infection of feet, spreading easily to other finger spaces, this fungus may grow where the moist is present. Areas of skin that are moist or sweaty are ideal for candida to thrive. It can also affect skin between your fingers and toes and at the corners of your mouth. If you have diabetes. If you take a long course of antibiotics or steroid medication. If you have a poor immune system. For example, if you have AIDS, or have chemotherapy, or have certain types of serious blood disorder. An antifungal cream usually clears the infection within a week or so. Some people with a candidal skin infection can develop a secondary infection caused by a germ (bacterium). It is important to see your doctor if your skin infection does not improve or if it worsens, as you may need an alternative treatment for a bacterial infection. This is usually a different cream or antibiotics.