Known in polite company as tinea cruris, jock itch is an annoying condition that affects both men and women. In simplest terms, it is a fungal infection that affects the groin area of the body. Initially jock itch manifests itself with persistent and annoying itchiness in the private areas of the body but before long, ...
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 ...
Ringworm is the common name used for the fungal infection tinea. Tinea or ringworm can occur anywhere there is a dermal layer. The fungus occurs in the outer layer of keratin which forms in skin and nails. It is further named by which area of the body it occurs on. For instance tinea occurring on ...
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 ...
Tinea Corporis is also known as ringworms. This is a skin disease that is communicable from furry animals to humans. It is also transferred from humans to humans. If you use a common comb, towel or underwear of the infected person, you are likely to contract this infection. It is an infection caused by fungi ...
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 ...
Ringworm is a skin condition that is far more common than many understand. Luckily, because of its common occurrence, ringworm can be quite easy to identify and treat if one knows what to look for. The condition’s name, “Ringworm”, is quite misleading. The tell-tale rings of red or flaking patches of skin are actually not ...
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, ...
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 ...