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A member asked:

Doc says peeling on left foot is not tinea pedis nor athletes foot.still prescribed clotrimazole.peelings are there, should i still apply the cream?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Peeling: It is possible that there is some fungal component ( tinea pedis and athlete's foot are the same thing ) , but a sample of the skin should be sent to a lab for culture and identification. See your podiatrist or a dermatologist .

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 11/4/2014

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