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I am breastfeeding and have been struggling with athletes feet. what can i use that is safe during breastfeeding for this?
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General rules: Any of the over the counter anti-fungal creams/lotions/sprays that are available can be used. Their drug content does not penetrate the skin deep enough to enter the bloodstream where it must go to affect your breast milk.
Answered 3/25/2022
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