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What Causes Sores On The Toes?
My big toes have sores on the outside. Calluses that rub and get sore when I walk in my hiking boots and sandals. I am walking 3_5 miles and training for the Portuguese Camino in August. Maybe my boots are too small?Please help with some suggestion. Thanks Jimmie
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having friction dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid pressure on the affected part.
2. Apply a clobetasaol plus salicylic acid cream like clovate-sl twice a day on the lesions.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine for itching.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
As per your case history you are having friction dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid pressure on the affected part.
2. Apply a clobetasaol plus salicylic acid cream like clovate-sl twice a day on the lesions.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine for itching.
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral steroid taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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