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How do you distinguish athletes foot from ringworm? what's the best way to relieve dry, itchy feet?
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Same: Athletes foot is a type of ringworm on the feet. As opposed to the scalp, groin, r somewhere else. Topical antifungals creams such as lamisil, (terbinafine) micatin, or undecalynic acid will treat athletes foot- dry scales.
Answered 4/1/2014
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Athletes foot: And ring worm are both caused by fungus. Dry skin can be treated with a good dry skin cream.
Answered 1/19/2016
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