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[stefaniex]

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Is it normal to have athletes' foot 5 times in 2 years...this is my third this year???????

[GAtherton Administrator Fungal Infection Trust]

Athletes foot is typically difficult to get rid of - many people tend to treat with an antifungal cream or powder and then stop doing so once the itching ceases. You should keep treating for a lot longer!

Go and see your doctor for a full treatment regimen

[stefaniex in reply to GAtherton]

I have always put powders on to the affected area, but I think this is not normal. I checked yesterday and it turned out to be just dead skin that looked like athletes foot . Oh well, if it does carry on I will make sure the doctor has a check. Thanks mate!

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Hi stefaniex,

If you are having recurring fungal infections you should consider testing for candida overgrowth. You can have your doctor take a stool sample and test it, and there are home tests you can do. There is the spit test which costs you no money, or I believe there is home blood tests you can buy online too.

You may want look at the lists of symptoms for candida. Some symptom lists are more complete than others, so look at a few. If you have other symptoms, then it is very likely that may be your real issue.

If you do have candida overgrowth, take it seriously. Among the many areas of my body it created havoc in, it eventually ended up affecting my brain, and it was very scary watching my memory and train of thought slowly dwindle away while many doctors kept telling me I was fine. Good luck to you. Best regards, Seraphim