Articles, tagged with "public showers", page 2
22nd September 2010
Numerous skin conditions, allergic reactions, as well as fungal and bacterial infections, can present people with a skin rash. Rashes can range from a simple reddened area of skin to raised, cracked, broken, or blistered skin with varying degrees of itchi...
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Author:
Willard
10th September 2010
Jock itch, also called tinea cruris other ringworm of the groin. It's caused by a type of fungus called dermatophytes. Fungi commonly mature on or in the top layer of skin. They may or may not reason an infection. Fungi develop best in warm, damp regions ...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
17th August 2010
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection of the feet that can spread to other areas such as toenails and the groin. A plant organism called tinea pedis (called tinea cruris when it affects the groin) causes it. It is generally transmitted through exposure to ...
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Author:
Eric
30th June 2010
Plantar warts, additionally referred to foot warts, are tumors that appear only on the bottom of the feet or on the bottom of toes. They will be normally roughly one centimeter diameter. Moreover, they tend to be generally lighter than your skin as well a...
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Author:
Lori
07th May 2010
More and more people are turning to what is called a total home gym for their fitness equipment. Mostly they choose this for two reasons -cost and space.
A total home gym combines several machines in one and provides strength training as well as cardi...
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Author:
Mike Watcher
01st April 2010
As spring and summer approaches, many people begin to become more active outdoors, and sandals become part of the seasons? shoe fashion. With sandals comes the display of thick, discolored toenails to everyone around. For many people, these unattractive...
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Author:
Scott Kilberg DPM
26th February 2010
If you get toenail fungal infection you know how bad-looking, and painful it can be. Toenail fungal infections can be not easy to heal and can take up to six months to completely heal. In this article I am going to share with you how to cure toenail fung...
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Author:
Dana Shepard
15th January 2010
Onychomycosis, more commonly acknowledged as nail fungus is a familiar condition that affects millions of people. It typically starts as a white or yellow spot under the tip of the nail. If left untreated it will increase and the nails will become dis...
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Author:
Jeff
06th January 2010
Toenail Fungus Home RemediesToe nail fungus, is a common fungal infection of the nails. Places like gym's showers and locker rooms are very common places where this fungus lives. The fungi opens the skin and thrives in the damp, dark and warm areas of th...
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Author:
Hora Frazier
15th September 2009
Nails protect your toes and finger tissues and they are mostly made of keratin. Nail fungal infection is a common condition caused by dermatophytes fungus. These fungus feed on the keratin of the nails resulting to infection and nail damage. It is importa...
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Author:
Gerry Restrivera
11th September 2009
Fungal infection of the nail is a condition where the nails are infected by fungus. Toenails are affected more often than finger nails. Symptoms include nail discoloration, brittleness, thickening and accumulation of debris under the nail. In severe cases...
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Author:
Gerry Restrivera
25th August 2009
Some of you have been dreading this day since the day he/she was born. Some of you have been waiting anxiously since he/she became a teenager. Your bundle of joy is all grown up and on their way to college. Parents across the world are preparing their ...
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19th August 2009
Though it is hard to admit in a heat wave, summer is coming to a halt. It won't be long until the kids are at school, and pumpkin picking, football games, and turkey dinners will be on the agenda! Thankfully there is still a good month of sandals and ba...
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15th July 2009
• Athlete's Foot. A skin disease caused by a fungus and characterized by dry, itchy, flaky skin. Prevent athlete's foot by washing the feet regularly and wearing sandals in public showers.
• Bunions. A hereditary condition characterized by a bum...
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Author:
kentsmith
09th July 2009
Q: How do I spot fungal toenail infections?
A: You can normally spot a fungal toenail infection by a change in the nail's color. The toenail can become yellow, green, white, brown or black. Sometimes the discoloration will be limited to a small spot...
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Author:
kentsmith