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A member asked:

Can i use nystatin cream for athlete's foot on my hand?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: It should be effective on the hand if the lesion is fungal.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2016

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Yes: If you have a fungus on your hand the cream for your feet should be safe.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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