HISTOLOGY
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN
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Athlete’s foot
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Herpes
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Boil
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Ringworm
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tinea pedis, also known as athlete’s foot or foot ringworm is an infection of the feet affecting soles, interdigital clefts of toes, and nails with a dermatophyte fungus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Athlete’s foot is caused by the same type of fungi (dermatophytes) that cause ringworm and jock itch. Damp socks and shoes and warm, humid conditions favor the organisms’ growth.
Detailed explanation-3: -Overview of Fungal Skin Infections. Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Dermatophytid Reaction. Intertrigo. Tinea Versicolor. Overview of Dermatophytoses (Ringworm, Tinea) Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis) Beard Ringworm (Tinea Barbae) More items
Detailed explanation-4: -Ringworm (dermatophytosis). A group of fungi that live off of skin, hair and nail cells (dermatophytes) cause ringworm. Onychomycosis. Many types of fungi cause infections of your fingernails or toenails (onychomycosis). Candidiasis. Tinea versicolor/pityriasis versicolor. 25-Oct-2022