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22nd September 2009
Everybody loves the outdoors. Swimming, hiking in the woods, or simply being out in the sun can be so much fun. However, exposure to the environment also poses some risks especially on vulnerable skin exposed to damp and wet surfaces. Our skin is pro... Read >
Author: wbdoyle16th September 2009
Fat toenails can be both ugly and uncomfortable. Though they are customarily created by a fungus, bulky toenails can also be created by other factors such as an injury to the foot. Many people feel disturbed when their toenails grow thick and they will ... Read >
Author: jsolutions01505th May 2009
There is a popular belief that ringworms are caused by worm infestation, but contrary to this, they are caused by a fungus called Dermatophytes which can affect both animals and humans. There are different species of ringworms and the most common form of ... Read >
Author: ferd200928th April 2009
Ringworm is a very familiar form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn't caused by any enter of worm. It's actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that nosh on extin... Read >
Author: Joshua Simms26th April 2009
Although it is hard to find a treatment of Onchomyosis, there are some products out there that will work. Onychomyosis, also known as nail fungus, is known to spread through out your toe nail. This article will show you how nail fungus tropical treatments... Read >
Author: Richard28th February 2009
Yes, there certainly is. But you need to understand a little about yeast infections before you can set about curing them. Often, yeast infections dont respond to conventional medical intervention. That's why it is often necessary to implement a home remed... Read >
Author: John Richards07th January 2009
Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn't caused by any type of worm. It's actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that feed on dead tis... Read >
Author: Jess Shaw19th December 2008
Toenail fungus is a very annoying problem and not one that is easily solved. One of the biggest issues with the fungus is that it does not live on the surface of your nail but down in the nail bed. This makes it very difficult to reach when using any kind... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th December 2008
Tea hierarchy oiled is a powerful herbal extraction of the Melaleuca ranking. A very helpful herbal medication, Tea hierarchy oil also yields good outcome in instance of insect bites. Tea hierarchy oiled can be worn to behavior lips ulcers with efficiency... Read >
Author: Joseph Silva08th December 2008
Most people know that the nail refers to the hard plate that covers the tip of our finger or toe. However, anatomically speaking, the nail is made up of several components. The hard part that we refer to is actually the nail plate, which is essentially ma... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson22nd September 2008
Indoor mold outbreaks can cause wall, furniture, carpet, drapery, book, and important paper document damage. Molds can also cause allergic reactions such as bronchial irritation and asthma attacks. The common molds seen in most home and work environments ... Read >
Author: Ben Anton19th September 2008
The different types of nail infection fungus can be divided up into three basic groups: dermatophytes, saprophytes, and yeasts. Although many cases of fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) do respond to the same medication, the three groups generally have... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale12th September 2008
Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn't caused by any type of worm. It's actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that feed on dead tis... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 09th September 2008
Ringworm is the most common fungal skin infection seen in cats. Contrary to the name, ringworm is caused by a microscopic group of parasitic fungal organisms known as dermatophytes (which means "plants that live on the skin"). Ringworm invades the dead, o... Read >
Author: Saiera Hilton14th July 2008
Defining skin fungal infection
• A dermatophyte, a parasitic fungus often becomes the cause of skin infection. The term dermatophyte contains “imperfect fungi” of the species like Epidermophyton, Microsporum and Trichophyton. The most common form... Read >
Author: MUmarF01st July 2008
A Nail is a horn-like structure at the end of an animal's finger or toe made of a tough protein called keratin. The major enemies of nails are water, cold, aggressive manicures, detergents, certain solvents, allergic substances, trauma. The fingernails an... Read >
Author: Raphaelo27th May 2008
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin; the medical name for this fungus is Tinea + the area of the skin where it is found. For example, Tinea capitis is ringworm on the head, and Tinea Corporis is ringworm on the body. Tinea Barbae is ringworm that... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown01st April 2008
A fungus disease which can effect any part of the body including the scalp, nails or feet and the symptom is known as ringworm.
Ringworm has nothing to do with its name, as the word "ringworm" may not directly represent its own meaning. The name ringwo... Read >
Author: Isara Sukgrarongka27th March 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Patnaree Sukgrarongka
A fungus disease which can effect any part of the body including the scalp, nails or feet and the symptom is known as ringworm.
Ringworm has nothing to do with its name, as the word "ringworm" may not directl... Read >
Author: Patnaree20th February 2008
The most common source of infection related to the toenail is due to fungus, which is clinically ranked in up to twenty percent of all disorders concerning toenails. Medically, such condition is termed onychomycosis. Among the worldwide population of adul... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne25th January 2008
What is a dermatophyte? The simple answer to this is that a dermatophyte is a skin-loving fungus. Dermatophytes are fungi that are adapted to live in animal tissues that contain keratin—the protein found in skin, hair, nails, hooves, and horn. Keratin i... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale06th November 2007
Ringworm, also known as "Tinea", is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, and can exist anywhere on the body. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but generally is a reddish to brownish raised or bumpy patch of skin that may be lig... Read >
Author: Alien01st August 2007
The athletes foot fungus is the same fungus that causes onychomycosis, or toenail fungal infections. In reality, there isn't just one fungus that can do this, though a couple of species account for most infections. A group of fungi, collectively known as ... Read >
Author: Alien31st July 2007
Scalp ringworm is a more common condition than most people think. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that close to 10% of the population gets scalp ringworm. That surprises a lot of people who really don't understand what it is, or how to treat the sympto... Read >
Author: Alien31st July 2007
While most people go their entire lives with healthy attractive finger and toenails, for some people this is not the case. If you have ever suffered with a nail infection that has caused an unsightly discoloration you know exactly what I'm talking about. ... Read >
Author: Alien31st May 2007
Athlete's foot a skin disease and it is a fungal infection usually between the toesAthlete foot is also called tinea pedis. The condition easily spreads in public places such as communal showers, locker rooms and fitness centers.Although athlete's foot oc... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
As ringworm is quite a common infection nowadays, doctors do not have so many difficulties in recognizing the disease as they used to do. In case they are not 100% sure of the diagnosis they might look at the skin rash with an ultraviolet light to see whe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola26th April 2007
Many answers are searched when it comes to ringworm. We know that it is a fungal infection that is very contagious and spreads in different ways. It is caused by microorganisms called dermatophytes that live in the dead tissues of the skin or any other st... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th April 2007
Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn’t caused by any type of worm. It’s actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that feed on de... Read >
Author: Andi B.18th April 2007
Ringworm is a fungal infection that develops on the top layer of the skin. We are about to talk of one form of ringworm, ringworm of the body. It is characterized by an itchy red and round rash with a clear middle.
Ringworm of the body is also called ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th August 2006
By Paul Simpson
What is athletes foot?
Athlete's foot is the common name for ringworm of the foot, or Tinea Pedis which is the medical term for the condition. Athlete's foot is a fungus infection and is caused by mold like fungus called Dermatophytes ... Read >
Author: Paul Simpson17th August 2006
Jock Itch The common but embarrassing problem
By Paul Simpson
What is Jock itch?
Jock itch is the common name for ring worm of the groin, or tinea cruris which is the medical term for the condition. Jock itch is a fungus infection and is caused b... Read >
Author: Paul Simpson
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