I have flaky skin on my feet and am too ashamed to take my shoes off. Make it go away!
You probably have athlete's foot, a fungus that is the most common (and contagious) teen foot affliction. Is the skin around your feet also blistery and smelly? Add two capfuls of white vinegar to a bucket of warm water and soak your feet 10 minutes a day for two weeks. At night, use an over-the-counter remedy such as Tinactin or Lotrimin, Also spray antiperspirant on your feet after showering. If the fungus sticks around, visit a podiatrist—she can prescribe stronger stuff.
— Kristin Kemp
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