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athlete's foot



A common form of ringworm, a contagious fungal infection of the feet, causing inflammation and scaling or maceration of the skin, especially between the toes. Treatment consists in foot hygiene, dusting powder, certain carboxylic acids, and antifungal antibiotics.


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