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Can athletes foot fungus creep up the legs to spread onto rest of the body?
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Yes: Fungal infection feet can affect skin in other parts of the body. If over the counter treatments for foot fungus has not helped, it would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a dermatologist. Wish you good health!
Answered 1/31/2021
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