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Can tea tree oil help in treating foot fungus such as athletes foot?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

No really: Go to the pharmacy and buy Lotion cream that you can get without prescription.

Answered 3/17/2020

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