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I went to the doctors and he said that i have athletes foot so he gave my a topical cream but i was scratching it and then it just became worse, and t?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

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Mix n match.: So why not mix the topical anti fungal cream with just a little topical hydro-cortisone cream (otc). This should not only take care of the fungus but also stop the itch.

Answered 5/24/2016

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A member asked:

I went to the doctors and he said that i have athletes foot so he gave my a topical cream but i was scratching it and then it just became worse, and t?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Keith answered

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