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Athlete's foot is normally a very mild infection, which you can usually diagnose and treat yourself.
If you have athlete's foot and it does not respond to treatment, or if the condition is causing you pain, or discomfort, you should visit your GP. If your GP feels it necessary, they may need to take a small sample of your affected skin cells.
The sample can be sent to a laboratory for testing, which will help indicate to your GP the precise type of fungi that is causing your infection. This will allow them to prescribe the most appropriate treatment for you.
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