4th August 2020

A 70-year-old man presents to his GP complaining of a mild itchy sensation

A 70-year-old man presents to his GP complaining of a mild itchy sensation and white flakes on the sole of his feet and between his toes for the last week. He has recently been discharged from hospital after a total hip replacement. He asks the GP whether the itch will clear up by itself as he has no one at home to help him apply the topical cream that the GP has recommended. What should the GP reply?

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