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Does triple antibiotic work on athletes foot?
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No: You need an antifungal like clotrimizole creme, you have an antibacterial creme.
Answered 10/4/2016
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No!: Need antifungal medication. You can try otc products or rx from podiatrist.
Answered 9/14/2013
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