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A member asked:

Is anti-itch hydrocortisone cream effective to use for athlete's foot?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Some people might: Think so as the athletes foot may itch. However, you are better off with an antifungal agent, which will kill the fungus and hence stop the itch.

Dr Oberman and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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Not entirely: It will take away the itch but not the fungus. Use an antifungal.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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