Athlete's footis an infection caused by a fungus, which affects the skin of the foot. This fungal infection is one of the most common skin problems. The infection starts from the toes and may spread to other areas of the body. The foot may start becoming itchy and scaly. The skin may...
@catalonzo -- Yes, pyrithione zinc has been shown to work as a treatment for tinea versicolos. I assume that you are talking about the fungal infection "jock itch"? That's the most common type of tinea versicolos, and for mild to moderate cases, an anti-dandruff shampoo can certainly ...
Toenail fungus (dermatophytes) usually only spreads to other toes. But in some cases, it can spread to the skin between the toes (called athlete’s foot), the groin area (jock itch) or the scalp (ringworm). If you have a case of athlete’s foot, it is important to treat this to...
Athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm and yeast infectionsare some of the more common types of infections caused by fungus on the skin. Fungus can settle underneath your nails, between your toes, on your inner thigh, anywhere warm and wet. (GROSS!) Once its fluffed its pillows, it feasts...
It's actually a common fungal infection - tinea versicolor. Most of us harbor the skin fungus involved. Why some get the spots and others don't is a mystery.
The causative fungus is the dermatophyte, which are rather mold-like. When established in the skin, the dermatophytes multiply, spreading the itch and rash. Fortunately, athlete's foot is usually easily treated, and generally does not require medical attention. Several over-the-counter ...
Antifungal soaps used for jock itch will be more likely to be made fromnatural ingredientsand oils which will help prevent bacteria and fungus from appearing in the first place. CONS: Antfungal soap may contain natural ingredients that leave a smell (typically pleasant, but you know, what float...
Ringworm isn’t actually a worm at all. It is just a fungus, but it’s raised up in a circular pattern with a ‘head’ and a ‘tale’ end. So, it kind of resembles what a worm might look like under the skin. I had seen them before, and had even had one as a child, but ...
Isavuconazonium sulfate is a systemic antifungal medication used to treat serious fungal infections including invasive aspergillosis and mucormycosis. Common side effects of isavuconazonium sulfate include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cons
infection of the feet. Tinea pedis is an extremely common skin disorder. It is the most common and perhaps the most persistent of the fungal (tinea) infections. It is rare before adolescence. It may occur in association with other fungal skin infections such as tinea cruris (jock itch). ...