Can athlete's foot cause lumps between the toes? Posted: 06-03-06 09:34am
I have suffered from athletes foot for
some time. Recently a lump has been
growing between my toes. It is not pinful
at all, but is slowly getting bigger. Also
between the next two toes a patch of skin
has turned a bright bluish colour. Again
this does not hurt. What could this
be?
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General Q&A Answer A1017 Posted: 06-05-06 08:44am
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection
between the toes of the foot. Chronic
infection and inflammation can cause a
skin proliferation like tumor
(pseudo-tumor). I recommend you visit a
dermatologist to examine and diagnose your
symptoms.
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