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Athlete's foot: vesicular type

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Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin. A vesicular (blister) infection usually begins with a sudden outbreak of large fluid-filled areas under the skin. The blisters most often develop on the skin of the instep but may also develop between the toes, on the heel, or on the sole or top of the foot.

Primary Medical Reviewer Patrice Burgess, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Randall D. Burr, MD
- Dermatology
Last Updated July 19, 2006

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Last Updated: July 19, 2006
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