Ringworm is a very common condition to be diagnosed with. What people are unaware of is there are several different forms of this pesty condition. It can vary in looks and show up on almost anywhere on the body. Ringworm, also known as tinea, is caused from fungi. Many believe it is caused from worms […]
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May
May
Introduction to my Tinea Versicolor Fable I was diagnosed with tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, several years ago. I had so many similar spots that suddenly appeared on my chest area, back behind my knees, neck, and around my arm pits. I first went to a general practitioner, who suggested that it was […]
There has often been confusion related the condition called ringworm because it has nothing to do with a worm at all. It is called “ringworm” because the fungal infection for which it is named appears on the skin as a round, worm-like circle, or ring. There are different names for the umbrella infection ringworm depending […]
What a horrifying thought it is to think you’ve contracted ringworm. Just the name can send a cold chill up your spine. A wriggly worm living and growing just beneath your skin. But, in all actuality, ringworm isn’t near as terrifying as it sounds. First of all, it’s not even a worm. It is, however, […]
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Ringworm is more common in America than people may think. According to American Chronicle.com, “this form of fungus prevails in 29-31 percent of the United States population.” Symptoms are red rash in a ring shape and itching. Treatment is provided both over the counter and by prescription. The choice depends on the severity of the […]
Clotrimazole is a medication used to treat local fungal infections. It may be known under the names Lotrimin or Mycelex. Fungal infections Fungal can include skin infections such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and tinea versicolor or other infections such as nail fungus, mouth thrush and some vaginal yeast infections. Clotrimazole comes in different forms. This […]
As a common childhood condition, this year, millions of pediatric visits will involve childhood complaints of symptoms associated with ringworm. Unfortunately, for many children, an outbreak of the fungal infection, known as ringworm, may have persisted over a lengthy period of time, resulting in prolonged treatment. As parents, understanding the symptoms and treatment of childhood […]
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There are whole industries devoted to foot care. These include shoe manufacturers and those who supply nail cutters, medications, corn removers, softening creams and orthotic supports. In her book, “Your Feet,” Sandra Salmans discusses various health problems that can affect feet. Lumps and Bumps and Painful Feet There are a number of growths and other […]
You don’t have to be a sports figure to have athlete’s foot. It’s a condition that will plague you if the environment in your feet is ideal for the micro-organisms that cause it. Athlete’s foot is a name given to the itchy lesions that appear in feet, often found between the toes. It’s a very […]
Ringworm is a highly contagious fungus skin infection known in medical terms as Tinea.Tinea or Ringworm can affect any part of the body. Contrary to common belief, there is no worm that causes this disease. It is a fungus, classified under the group called Dermatophytes (parasites living on the skin). There can be many types […]
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