The patient receives a diagnosis of athlete's foot (tinea pedis).The patient says that she is relieved because it is "only athlete's foot" and it can be treated easily.What does the nurse explains about athlete's foot?

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Athlete's foot spreads to other body parts,especially the hands.It is contagious and frequently recurs.It is caused by a fungus,not the papillomavirus.It is not treated with salicylic acid or electrodesiccation;those are treatments for plantar warts.

The Patient Receives a Diagnosis of Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)