Deadly, drug-resistant fungus spreading at ‘alarming rate,’ CDC warns
A fungal superbug is spreading through hospitals and nursing homes at an 'alarming rate,' with the CDC recently calling it an ...
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Rise of the super skin fungus: It causes a painful rash, is drug-resistant and you can get it at the hairdresser. Yet doctors keep missing these vital symptoms
The painful genital rash, known medically as trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), also known as the ‘Thailand fungus’, is a rare type of ringworm that was first spotted in ...
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Vulvar Allergic Contact Dermatitis from Clotrimazole
The dermatitis began approximately 3 years prior to presentation, shortly after the use of over-the-counter vaginal suppositories for treatment of a presumed yeast infection. Prior treatments ...
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The challenges of diagnosing fungal infections
The most common challenge that we see in diagnosing fungal infections is actually making an accurate diagnosis. And the reason is because sometimes it's not easy to identify these organisms as a ...
I’ve tried everything to relieve my dry, itchy, flaky scalp – I am at my wits’ end, help!
OUR resident specialist and NHS GP, Dr Zoe Williams, shares her expert advice. Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from an itchy flaky scalp for over a year. Q: I’M a 72-year-old ...
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How To Treat Armpit Rash With Home Remedies
Armpit rashes are common in summer and require a combination of remedies and treatments Here’s what an expert has to say ...
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Eczema and Dermatitis: What's the Difference?
These are areas that secrete sebum (oil). This dermatitis has a scaly, dry appearance and may be due to a reaction to the yeast in your skin. Seborrheic dermatitis is also known as seborrhea and ...