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Today in practo doctors told me that your grandfather should not wear socks because he has intertigo between his toe .
But My grandfather also has diabetes and you know for diabetic people wearing socks is very important. So he should wear socks or should not wear socks ? Because he has intertigo and also he has diabetes.
So what he must do he must wear socks or not ?
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I need to check the foot for an opinion without that I cannot comment. Please send photos through online consult option for proper treatment advice
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Treatment depends on the severity and diagnosis... for accurate diagnosis and information do online consultation with photos
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Dr. S Deepika
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5 yrs exp
Chennai
Diabetes is also a reason so sugar control is important need clinical picture for correct diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Kashetty Srujan Kumar
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4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Intertrigo is temporary ,untill which socks to be avoided .
Try to control sugars so that the recurrence of intertrigo is minimal
Moreover where socks is not important in diabetics rather wearing proper slippers indoor and outdoor is important
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Arpita
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14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.,
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