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Hi....am suffering from athlete feet and i had it for the past 5 years and it is not going away i tried couple of creams, powders and home remedies, even change socks every day but it is not going away. i need help?
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See doctor: Conditions other than tinea pedis (athlete's foot) can cause similar symptoms; and some tinea is resistant to the standard treatments. Get professional confirmation of the diagnosis and treatment advice, ideally from a dermatologist. Good luck!
Answered 10/25/2019
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