Redness and burning between or around the toes for 2-3 days is most often a fungal infection (athlete's foot) or contact irritation from closed, sweaty footwear - both look very similar early on. Keep the feet dry, wear open or breathable footwear at home, wash and dry thoroughly between the toes, and stop applying any random cream or antiseptic. A short course of an antifungal cream usually clears it, but I would rather match the treatment to what your photo actually shows. If it starts spreading, oozing, or you get fever or swelling of the whole foot, get seen the same day. Send it to me on a Practo consult and I will tell you exactly which cream and for how long.
Answered2026-09-02 06:40:17
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