In addition, jock itch often occurs along with another fungal infection of the skin elsewhere on the body liketinea pedis(foot ringworm). This foot infection is also known as athlete’s feet. Either the foot or groin infection may arise first and it is often spread from one area to the ...
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most common form of leishmaniasis and, as the name implies, the skin is the predominant site of infection. People acquire most cases of CL in the Middle East, East Africa, Asia (Old World), and Central and South America. Less commonly, cases occur in...
The symptoms and signs of serious health problems can be caused by strokes, heart attacks, cancers, reproductive problems in females (for example, cancers, fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, and sexually transmitted diseases or STDs), breast problems (for example, breast cancer and non-cancer...
supporter. The supporters can often cause irritation in the groin area which could lead to the growth of fungus. Cover the groin area with baby powder. This helps to prevent the moisture that can lead to jock itch. Try to avoid tight fitting clothes. That causes more sweating and friction....
(tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot), or groin (tinea cruris, referred to asjock itch). Since the cause of tinea versicolor is a yeast rather than a true dermatophyte fungus, the term pityriasis versicolor (spots of different colors) is technically more accurate. Though technically ...
Scarring is the process by which wounds and significant damage are repaired in complex animals. Damage to the deeper layer of the skin, the dermis, is required to produce a cutaneous scar. Damage to only the epidermis, the most superficial layer of skin, will not always produce a scar. Sc...
infections caused by the yeastCandida albicans. Common fungal infections include athlete's foot, vaginal yeast infection in women, jock itch, ringworm, and diaper rashes in babies. Diaper rash caused by the yeastCandida albicanscan spread to other areas of the body such as the stomach and legs...