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How do I get rid of athlete's foot?

I have had a bad case of athlete’s foot that has gone on for near three months now. It keeps me awake at night and I have woken up in the middle of scratching in my sleep. I have tried Tinactin and Gold Bond, but to no avail. Should I try something else or is there something my doctor can get me that will work.

I was told that it might be my shoes holding on to the athlete’s foot fungi, but I can’t wash any of my work shoes because they are all leather. I was also warned about it “traveling” to other parts of my body so I am desperate now to get a handle on it.

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Answer #1

Dear Tycoon, I would throw out all shoes, work shoes, etc…. and socks, keep feet dry as possible. Hope that works. Familycoach

Answer #2

there is this stuff at the stors and you can buy it i forget what it is called but i think u can get if at cvs or somewhere like that even walmart

Answer #3

LOL this may sound weird but………………………..when i had athlete’s foot, my doctor told me to take a shower and pee on it everyday. its sounds sick, but what the heck he’s an expert and ur in the shower everyday. yeah well the athletes foot went away in a week.

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