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How To Cure A Large Red Spot On Top Of Instep?

KMy husband has a large red spot on the top portion of his instep. He has had no allergic reaction as the spot has been there for some time. He does have chronic heel pain, which we have always contributed to the possibility of a bone spur; however, since he is now 44 and his family have a history of diabetes, we are worrying more and more of what this spot might indicate.
Tue, 17 Nov 2015
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Hello thanks for the query
Your husband might have a fungal infection.
involvement. Is common in fungal infection is
I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole.
It is an antifungal agent.
It gives good response within 15 days.
he can try this in consultation with a doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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How To Cure A Large Red Spot On Top Of Instep?

Hello thanks for the query Your husband might have a fungal infection. involvement. Is common in fungal infection is I treat such cases with ointment clotrimazole. It is an antifungal agent. It gives good response within 15 days. he can try this in consultation with a doctor. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.