A member asked:

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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