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A weird athletes foot symptom?

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CanIbeRio · 19/10/2025 12:24

I've been battling AF and other infections/colonisations in my feet since July

As a result of my natural foot flora being destroyed by a too strong vinegar soak which resulted in chemical burns, 3 lots of antibiotics and topical antibiotic cream, foot swabs have confirmed 'opportunist' bacteria have taken advantage and move in. One treated by AB's, the other is largely AB resistant and isn't causing 'active infection' so has been left for now which is a bit unsettling

I'm at the point of not knowing if the symptoms in my foot skin are AF or from this other bacteria or maybe anotger has moved in! If you've had AF have you ever had a sticky feeling between toes which on wiping produces little crusty looking yellow bits (sorry, a bit grim sounding). I currently have this between web space of my big toes along with itchiness and soreness. Have been persevering with Daktarin assuming its another AF flare up. Have had it previously since this nightmare started but am now beginning to wonder if it's another bug, not AF. Thank you

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unsync · 19/10/2025 15:57

I use Margaret Dabbs Foot Hygiene Cream on my AF. It clears ot up better than anything else I have tried. Itchy and sore does sound like AF.

minsand · 19/10/2025 17:08

I had nasty AF and tried couple of otc meds. It didn’t help so went to gp. He prescribed Trimovate cream and my toes healed, and been fine since.

Jewelledslice · 19/10/2025 17:12

Sticky and yellow sounds like thrush tbh. Try thrush cream! My feet are dry and brittle with AF. Never found a cure but vix every night eases it.

CanIbeRio · 21/10/2025 08:44

Thanks to all for your replies and advice!

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