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A member asked:

My 11 yr old daughter has pealing feet, mostly her toes. it looks like athletes foot. should i treat it with an over-the-counter lotrimin, (clotrimazole) get an rx?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

You can: treat with OTC lotrimin (clotrimazole). If you do I would also get a 1% hydrocortisone and apply them both together. I find that it works better with combination anti fungal and steroid cream

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 3/5/2019

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