Articles, tagged with "tinea", page 2
09th February 2011
The actual causes of ringworm or tinea ringworm as it is sometimes called are often misunderstood. Many people who get any form of ringworm infection immediately think they have done something wrong, especially in terms of their hygiene, or more specific...
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Author:
Enda McLarnon
09th February 2011
Many People believe that ringworm has an association with an actual worm invading or piercing the body or skin but this is in fact not true, despite the suggestive nature of the name. The medical term for ringworm is dermatophytosis and it is a clinical c...
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Author:
Enda McLarnon
02nd February 2011
Ringworm is also called dermatophytosis and tinea. Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body particularly the groin, the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the ch...
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Author:
bcured
17th January 2011
Fungal infection of the nails is known as onychomycosis. It is increasingly common with increased age. It is rare in children unless one or both parents are affected. Men are more likely to be affected by this condition than women. The frequency of such i...
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Author:
bcured
10th January 2011
Athlete's foot is a very common skin infection of the bottom of the feet caused by fungus. The fungus that most commonly causes athlete's foot is called Trichophyton. When the feet or other areas of the body stay moist, warm, and become irritated, fungus ...
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Author:
bcured
05th January 2011
It is always good to turn up to natural home remedies when you found your pet or your child with a bout of ringworm. Consulting with doctor for antibiotics can be specifically expensive, and usually isn’t necessary. On the other hand, natural worm remedy ...
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Author:
Patresia Adams
04th January 2011
Athlete's foot, also known as ringworm of the foot and tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itch of affected areas. It is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton and is typically transmitted in moist areas whe...
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Author:
bcured
28th December 2010
Our lower extremities are prone to insect bites, contact with pollens and dirt that can infect the skin. It is common for us to see rashes, abrasions or bruises in our legs every now and then. However, these minor skin defects can turn into a nightmare w...
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Author:
Clivir Team
21st December 2010
A fungal infection of the toe or finger nails frequently results from a chronic athlete's foot infection in our youthful years. This is also known because Onychomycosis. The toenail infection is actually not so easily eliminated as well as often continues...
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Author:
Natisha Byrn
09th December 2010
Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet, and the nails. Despite its name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the characteristic red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. ...
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Author:
bcured
25th November 2010
However , there are some forms of ringworm, facial ringworm (Tinea Faciale) could cause shame and also discomfort. Just as acne could cause scarring and large red spots, ringworm on the face can result in unsightly patches. The nose can appear very red. T...
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Author:
LimaRasna
06th October 2010
Once the flea is digested inside the dog, the tapeworm larvae develop into an adult tapeworm. The best protection is to wash your hands thoroughly with running water and soap after contact with dogs, dog saliva, or dog stools. Keep your dog healthy and cl...
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Author:
Elijah Sunipa
01st October 2010
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Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person may be sick or just not eating right. Some medications can also cause hair loss. People can even lose their hair if they wear a hairstyle that pulls on the hair for a long time.
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Author:
Harris
14th September 2010
Are you suffering from a raging case of stinky feet? Do people wince when you walk by? Do your dogs avoid playing with your shoes? Here are some suggestions that may help tame that fearsome foot odor.
If youve ever uttered the words My feet are killing m...
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Author:
fivefingers8
10th September 2010
Ringworm also called tinea corporis. Ringworm is an infection of the skin. Ringworm caused by several different kinds of fungi. Fungi can exist somewhere on the body. Fungi are organisms that survive by eating plant or animal material, those that cause pa...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen