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What Could Cause White Patches On The Heels?
I have some white patches is my heels, I used to shave the dead skin with this ped egg thing sell at walgreens, all that skin are gone, but this while patch show up, when my feet are warm or after wearing shoes, they look spongy, is that a fungus or somethink like that?
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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It is possible that it is a fungal infection but you would need to have it assessed by your doctor to confirm this.
If the infection is confirmed and not wide spread, it is possible that a topical antifungal may be helpful to treat it.
I hope this helps
It is possible that it is a fungal infection but you would need to have it assessed by your doctor to confirm this.
If the infection is confirmed and not wide spread, it is possible that a topical antifungal may be helpful to treat it.
I hope this helps
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