General Health Information Skin Disorder Fungus Skin disorder fungus ringworm (Tinea) is a fungus infection of the scalp or skin. The fungal infection is caused by mold-like fungi called dermatophytes. Dermatophytes live on the dead tissues on the skin and any structures that grow from the skin, such as hair or nails. Ringworm is not a worm but a fungal infection. Skin disorder fungus ringworm can affect skin on the fingers, toenails, groin or feet …
Fungal skin infections are caused by microscopic fungus that proliferate due to ideal conditions . Fungal skin infections in humans occur on nails, skin and hair, as it sustains itself on protein keratin which is abundantly found in these areas. Some of the more common fungal infections are: Candida Aspergillus Cryptococcus Histoplasma Pneumocystis Stachybotrys 1) Candidacies or Yeast Infection - Caused by yeast (type of fungus) infecting the skin …
Sections on this page: See the associated page “ OVERVIEW OF ANTIFUNGAL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ” for a table summarizing the major points of the following discussion. INTRODUCTION Due to the similarity of the cell membrane of fungus (ergosterol) and animals (cholesterol), there are few antifungal drugs that are safe for humans. Unfortunately, chemicals that can poke holes in a fungus can make your cells spill their guts as well. So, whereas there are …
We’ve all been there. You go out to see your horse…and what the heck! Your buddy is looking crusty and missing hair! Horse skin conditions are a common frustration of horse owners. They can be caused by a variety of things including fungi,bacteria,and insect bites. They can be difficult to diagnose but the good news is that most common fungal,bacterial,and insect related conditions often respond to topical treatment which is great because oral systemic …
Dandruff: Symptoms and treatment What is dandruff? Dandruff (those dry, white flakes of skin you constantly find yourself brushing off your collar or shoulders) typically poses no health risk whatsoever. However, it can be a source of embarrassment, and the itchiness of the scalp that may come with it is a genuine nuisance. Many people incorrectly assume that the problem has something to do with hygiene and how often you wash your hair. Although it …
Viral Chicken pox: The chicken pox rash appears on the scalp, face and chest. They are at first red and itchy.Later on they turn into fluid filled vesicles, which susequently crusts and shrivels.The lesions appear in crops and so at any point in time during the illness, all the above types of lesions are seen. The virus may recur, causing a painful condition called shingles, which are pus-filled blisters, which become dry and heal eventually. Measles: …
Fungal skin infections are caused by certain types of fungus, or excessive growth of normally harmless types. Fungal skin infections usually affect your skin because they live off keratin, a protein that makes up your skin, hair and nails. Most fungal skin infections can be treated effectively. Types of fungal skin infections and the symptoms they can cause Fungal skin infections are divided into groups, depending on what type of organism is involved …
Here’s what you need to know about those skin lumps, bumps and bald patches on your horse that you can probably handle on your own. Photo © EQUUS Magazine. All Rights Reserved.There it is againthat strange-looking bump, or scruffy patch, or bald spot on your horse s skin. It looks harmless, and it doesn’t bother your horse when you touch it. But it just won’t go away. Is it something you can safely ignore, or do you need to treat it? The answer depends …
