Beach ringworm is a fungal infection caused by the fungus Malassezia furfurwhich produces a substance called azelaic acid, which prevents the skin from producing melanin, which is the skin pigment, causing symptoms such as white or reddish spots on the skin, or mild itching, especially in the arms and trunk area. The patches of beach […]
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Treatment for ringworm on the skin, nails, scalp, foot or groin can be done with antifungal medicines such as fluconazole, itraconazole or ketoconazole in the form of ointments, tablets or solutions, which must be recommended by a dermatologist. It is important to consult a dermatologist to assess the affected area and thus recommend the best […]
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Skin mycosis is a disease caused by the presence of fungi on the skin, causing symptoms such as itching, redness and peeling, which can occur anywhere on the body. Skin mycosis can be classified into different types according to where the fungus develops and causes symptoms. For example, when symptoms appear in the groin, it […]
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Nail mycosis is a fungal infection of the toenails or fingernails, causing symptoms such as yellowish or whitish nails, thicker nails, detachment of the nail from the skin or the presence of a mass under the nail. This infection, also called onychomycosis, can be caused by different types of fungi and occurs more frequently in […]
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Foot mycosis is an uncomfortable situation that causes symptoms such as itching, redness, peeling and bad smell, being mainly noticed between the toes. This type of mycosis, also called chilblains, athlete’s foot or tinea pedis, is a type of infection caused by the fungus of the genus Trichophyton that is present on the skin and […]
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Mycosis fungoides is a rare type of cancer that affects the skin, caused by mutations in T cells, a type of white blood cell, which begin to multiply uncontrollably, attacking skin cells, and resulting in symptoms such as red spots or plaques on the skin, itching, thinning of the skin in the affected area or […]
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Nail fungus can be a slow problem to solve, requiring special ointments and nail polishes when treating recurrent mycosis. Nail fungus is a problem that can be very easy to appear. Many people don’t even know that these living beings are living in their nails and causing the well-known mycosis. In short, nail fungus appears […]
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