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Athlete's foot is a fungus that causesitching, redness, and cracking. Germs can enter through the cracks in your skin and cause an infection. Medicines that kill the fungus are used to treatathlete's foot. These medicines may be pills and/or creams applied directly to the problem area. Ask your doctor to recommend a medication forathlete's foot.
Reviewed by Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD on October 17, 2008
Image Source: CDC / Dr. Lucille K. Georg
Text: WebMD Medical Reference in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic - Diabetes and Foot Problems
Image Source: CDC / Dr. Lucille K. Georg
Text: WebMD Medical Reference in collaboration with The Cleveland Clinic - Diabetes and Foot Problems