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Athlete's foot

Questions to ask your doctor

If you have athlete's foot and you use a treatment that you bought over the counter, your infection might go away. But if it doesn't, you might want to see your doctor.

Here are some questions you might want to ask:

Why did I get athlete's foot?
How do you know it's athlete's foot and not another condition?
Will it go away?
What's the best treatment for me?
How long will I need to use this treatment?
Does this treatment have side effects?
Do I have to stop any activities, such as running or swimming?
What can I do to keep from getting athlete's foot again?
Will other people catch the infection from me?

This information was last updated on Mar 06, 2009

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