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Docs can you explain, is my athlete's foot really that bad?

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How do we know : The extent of your athlets foot? It may or may not be. Athletes foot creams are readily available. Potentially, you an get skin breakdown between your toes whuch can cause a cellulitis. Also, athletes foot is one of the ways people get toenail fungus.

Answered 1/11/2014

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