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Could someone get a pedicure with a small case of athlete's foot?
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Not advised: I would suggest that you have your athletes foot treated before going into a public nail salon. This will lessen cross contamination to other clients of the salon. Seek out a podiatrist for treatment.
Answered 5/28/2014
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