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Athlete's foot?

For a while I've had this foot problem. My right foot has what looks like a fungus. I've used some creams and they help a little but don't get rid of the problem. I do jog everyday and I'm on my feet 8 hours a day at work. The skin is kind of scalely and hard. After a while it might flake off. I wouldn't say it's itchy though. I try to change my socks daily and the shoes I've had I've been wearing for a while. I have a pair of shoes for work and everything else. I never wear shoes with no socks. It started out on the top of my foot and is now about half way down or more. I think the big toe is where it started. My other foot is mostly okay though. I've tried washing my foot in the mourning and night and add some cream. In the mourning it can only stay on for about half an hour before I head to work. It doesn't hurt either unless I feel it off and break the skin.  
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I don't know if you have a problem there or your shoes are rubbing (most of us don't have the same size or width in our two feet) or the socks aren't staying in place or what it is, but it doesn't sound like athlete's foot, which itches a lot.  It would have a red rash.  It's also called ringworm.  Some people who are basketball players or runners get all manner of foot problems.  Of course, the only way to get a true diagnosis is to see a dermatologist, or at least your doctor.
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