Home Remedies: Foot fungal infections
Athlete's foot?(tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. Athlete's foot is closely related to other fungal infections such as ringworm and jock itch. It can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications, but the infection [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - February 26, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Medical News Today: How to identify psoriasis and ringworm
Psoriasis and ringworm both cause red, scaly rashes to appear on the skin. Learn how to tell psoriasis and ringworm apart, plus how to identify other common skin rashes, here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psoriasis Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What is the difference between nummular eczema and ringworm?
Nummular eczema and ringworm can both cause red, itchy patches on the skin. However, nummular eczema typically causes coin-shaped patches, while ringworm tends to result in ring-shaped areas. These two conditions have different causes and treatments, so it is important to be able to tell them apart. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 20, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Atopic Dermatitis / Eczema Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What to know about the KOH exam for fungal infections
Doctors use the skin lesion KOH exam to test a person ’s skin for fungal infections, such as athlete’s foot or ringworm. During the test, they take a skin scraping and place it in a potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution. In this article, we look at the procedure, results, what the KOH exam tests for, and alternatives. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Ringworm symptoms: This rash could signal the condition
RINGWORM symptoms include a unique type of rash and other skin changes. The fungal infection is often contracted from walking barefoot on earth, or using swimming pools and communal showers. Watch out for this rash, which is a symptom of the condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Yale Medicine offers advice on common kids ’ skin conditions
Warts, ringworm and impetigo are not usually harmful, but these common skin diseases can be uncomfortable and can trigger self-consciousness in children. (Source: Yale Science and Health News)
Source: Yale Science and Health News - April 20, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
FDA Approves Expanded Use of Luzu (luliconazole) Cream in Pediatric Patients with Athlete ’s Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm
RALEIGH, N.C., FEBRUARY 22, 2018 – Ortho Dermatologics, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, LLC (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) (“Valeant”), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the supplemental... (Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals)
Source: Drugs.com - New Drug Approvals - February 22, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Are there any home remedies for ringworm?
A look at home remedies for ringworm, a condition that results in fungal infection on the skin. Included is detail on when to see a doctor and prevention. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine Source Type: news
Psoriasis sufferer, 18, is slowly learning to love herself
Alice Weekes, 18, from Fareham, Hampshire, began to suffer problems when she was just 11, when hairdressers thought she had ringworm on her scalp. She was diagnosed with psoriasis at 15. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could your local beauty salon put you at RISK of fungal infection? SHOCK research revealed
SKIN and fungal infections - including thrush, ringworm and athlete ’s foot - are caused by different types of fungi. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 18, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Fungal infection warning: FUNGUS kills more people than malaria a year
FUNGAL infections, like athlete ’s foot and ringworm, can usually be easily treated. But invading fungus still kills more people a year than malaria. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 11, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ringworm Quiz: Test your Medical IQ
Title: Ringworm Quiz: Test your Medical IQCategory: MedicineNet QuizCreated: 1/11/2016 2:49:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 9/19/2017 6:29:19 PM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - September 19, 2017 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
Ringworm on Scalp
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - June 5, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Home Remedies: Fighting athlete's foot
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes. It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. Athlete's foot is closely related to other fungal infections such as ringworm and jock itch. It can be treated with over-the-counter antifungal medications, but the [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 26, 2017 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Is Ringworm Contagious?
Title: Is Ringworm Contagious?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 8/5/2015 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 9/21/2016 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - September 21, 2016 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news
