Athlete's Foot
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- When to Seek Medical Care
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- Prevention
- Outlook
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Athlete's Foot Overview
Athlete's foot is a superficial skin infection of the foot caused by a moldlike fungus.
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Athlete's Foot - Symptoms
The eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:
How long did the symptoms of your athlete's foot last? Was there anything that helped with symptom relief?
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