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Question Asked anonymously · 28 Apr From AskDr Answered

Foot skin peeling

Is this athlete’s foot? What OTC medicine should I get?
Context: appeared after wearing ballet shoes that I haven’t worn in a while. Not itchy, not painful. Just flaking.

Spread from left big toe to other left toes, then right toes. Now seems to be spreading to right sole.

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Dinesh VG
Family Medicine · Straits Clinic Anchorpoint
Hi @Pear yes that is likely, if you don't have any other symptoms or skin changes elsewhere, you can try some anti-fungal creams OTC such as miconazole - visit your local pharmacist at places like Guardian to show them your feet and they would be able to give you some recommendations.

If it doesn't improve, I would recommend a review with your doctor to evaluate why and whether there may be other causes. This can either be done at a GP clinic near your home, or potentially online via apps that provide video-based consultations, and the attending doctor would be able to prescribe medications and have them delivered to you. If you would like me to see you online for this, you can reach me via the Raffles connect or Doctorworld applications on Sunday/Monday morning. Here is a link that shares more about this: https://www.todayonline.com/brand-spotlight/doctor-will-see-you-next-app
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