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I have athletes foot it's been about 2 weeks i have been treating it with over the counter medication 3 of my toes are purple should i be worried ?

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Needs a visit: Athletes foot does not cause purple toes. You need to get in and have someone see what is really going on.

Answered 3/5/2018

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