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Tinea Versicolor - Articles
Tinea Pedis
by
Jennifer F.
Posted
Mon 10 May 2010 1:07pm
of athlete's foot or tinea pedis typically include itching and burning of the feet.
The skin may peel or crack with or without any associated pain.
Commonly the rash is localized..., redness and flaking as well.
Types of Tinea Pedis
T rubrum is the most common cause for tinea pedis.
Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum are other
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Ayurvedic treatment for Ringworm or “Tinea”
by
Sonzy
Posted
Tue 01 Jan 2008 12:00am
Ringworm is a skin-infection caused by fungi. Today, we describe the ayurvedic way to treat ringworm using common ingredients found at home. Garlic is the principle remedy here.
Early morning, when you rise, take half tsp. of Sea-salt with a glass of warm water.
After about half an hour, take a metal tumbler, or a bowl and crush a ...
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Breast Feeding
by
Ben L.
Posted
Thu 06 May 2010 5:25pm
Breast Feeding
Question:
Hi!
I am breastfeeding and have tinea versicolor on my neck and in between my breasts. Can I use this product or does it get excreted.... Excellent choice.
Given that you have tinea versicolor on your neck and between your breasts, it appears that these areas are of high dampness for you. Consider getting a bra
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Ring Worm Infection 101
by
rajesh moganti
Posted
Mon 29 Nov 2010 3:58am
Ring worm is a prevalent fungal skin condition mostly affecting foot (athlete’s foot, tinea pedis), body (tinea corporis), private area or junction of torso & legs (jock itch, tinea cruris). Worm or parasitic forms are not responsible for ring worm arising. It is typified by globular lesion or ring like appearances.
Causes
The fungi
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Caller-Outer of the Month Award #9
by
Paul L.
Posted
Wed 11 Nov 2009 10:00pm
Our Board of Directors awarded this month's caller-outer award to Tinea Simpson, Practice Representative in our GI department.
GI staffers on Tinea's floors... that were no longer warranted. Congratulations to Tinea for demonstrating the concept that each person should feel encouraged and empowered to recognize and go about seeking solutions
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Epidemics
by
Dr. Country Doctor ..
Posted
Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:32pm
There's seems to be a rash of rashes going around town. Yesterday I saw the same rash from three patients. I knew immediately what it was as it was one that I usually see only every couple of months.
This epidemic rash was none other than tinea cruris, a.k.a, "jock itch." I believe I've said this before here, but dermatology is one of my
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Nail Fungus and Ringworm – what are they and how are they related?
by
Yusuf
Posted
Thu 18 Mar 2010 12:00am
of corticosteroids, or prolonged exposure to wetness, such as in a locker room or gym. It is also more prevalent in children. There are 4 types: tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp), tinea corporis (body), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea pedis (athlete’s foot).
Ringworm starts as a small bump that gradually spreads out into a circular raised rash that looks like
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There Are Actually 4 Different Types Of Nail Fungus Infections
by
Healthy Living ..
Posted
Mon 06 Apr 2009 7:16pm
the fungus spreads itself to proximal areas where it can become irritating.
The common name of this disease is Onychomycosis also named Ringworm Nail or Tinea Unguium.
It’s one... are onychomycosis or tinea unguium. Fungal infections of the nail affect up to 3% of the population mainly in developed countries. Men are more often affected than women and usually later
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Atopic Dermatitis
by
Jennifer F.
Posted
Tue 16 Nov 2010 11:38am
, red skin
Tinea Pedis - A dermatophyte infection of the soles of the feet and the interdigital spaces
Lab Studies:
Skin scraping for pathological exam may be helpful to exclude tinea pedis.
Biopsy may be helpful to show an acute, subacute, or chronic dermatitis.
Medications/Treatments:
Anti-inflammatory agents provide relief of inflammation
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