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I've never had foot issues before and wanted to run something past you all please. I'll try to include as much detail as I can think of.
I've just returned from holiday. The weather alternated between boiling hot and torrential downpours, so my feet frequently got wet and sweaty (nice). I wore either sandals or trainer-type shoes (non-waterproof).
After flying home I noticed a sore spot at the top of a toe, like a blister but with broken skin. I thought it was from my feet swelling on the flight and the nail of the next toe rubbing. I've put antiseptic cream on and thought it was improving (to the point that I mentioned it in passing to my DN today and said it was better) but tonight it looks as sore as ever.
Having had no other similar issues before, I don't want to over-react if it's just a blood blister or something. But I don't want to under react either. Is there anything else I should try (athletes foot treatment?) before I make an appointment with my gp?
Thanks
I've just returned from holiday. The weather alternated between boiling hot and torrential downpours, so my feet frequently got wet and sweaty (nice). I wore either sandals or trainer-type shoes (non-waterproof).
After flying home I noticed a sore spot at the top of a toe, like a blister but with broken skin. I thought it was from my feet swelling on the flight and the nail of the next toe rubbing. I've put antiseptic cream on and thought it was improving (to the point that I mentioned it in passing to my DN today and said it was better) but tonight it looks as sore as ever.
Having had no other similar issues before, I don't want to over-react if it's just a blood blister or something. But I don't want to under react either. Is there anything else I should try (athletes foot treatment?) before I make an appointment with my gp?
Thanks