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A member asked:

My sister stopped taking beta micoter (clotrimazole&betameth.) when the symptoms of tinea pedis stopped now she can use the same or more potent drug?

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Yes: Yes she can use it again if needed.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 8/31/2013

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Would not...: ...Recommend using this combination. Clotrimazole can be used safely for weeks or months, but Betamethasone can damage skin if used on thin skin more than a week.

Dr Kass and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Starting to see blisters on toes due to tinea pedis. First time infected. Just started with Clotrimazole on Mon.Is it getting worse? What should I do?

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