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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about athlete's foot.

8 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: The bottom of my feet are always itching and especially between the toes.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Request an appointment to check your toesnails and skin between your toes.

Answered 7/24/2014

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What: What are the pros and cons of using topical medication for athlete's foot as opposed to pills?

Answered 10/4/2016

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Ignore: Be upfront, have shoes, socks off before doctor enters exam room. Express concern about your feet.

Answered 9/29/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ask: Ask what socks are best to use and how to keep your feet dry.

Answered 5/14/2015

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