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Athlete's foot
Also known as tinea pedis, this fungal infection causes red, itchy skin between the toes.
Is a type of:Fungal skin infection
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Common |
Body locations
Foot
Medications
Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Athlete's foot
Risk factors
Personal
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