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{{Construction Site}}'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is a very common occurrence.  Fungal infection has many names. Fungal infection between the toes is commonly called "athlete's foot". Fungal infection of the groin is commonly called "jock itch". Fungal infection may also occur on the [[penis]] and/or [[foreskin]] and is called fungal [[balanitis]], fungal [[posthitis]] or fungal [[balanoposthitis]]. It is also known medically as ''<b>mycosis</b>''.<ref>{{REFweb

}}</ref> It is a very common occurrence.  Fungal infection has many names. Fungal infection between the toes is commonly called "athlete's foot". Fungal infection of the groin is commonly called "jock itch". When fungal infection occurs in the mouth, it is called ''thrush''.<ref>{{REFweb

}}</ref> Fungal infection of the toenails also is common and is called ''Onychomycosis''. The infected toenail becomes thickened and discolored.<ref>{{REFweb |url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Onychomycosis |title=onychomycosis |last=Anonymous |first= |init= |author-link= |publisher=The Free Medical Dictionary by Farlex |date=2012 |accessdate=2025-03-30}}</ref> Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. == Genital fungal infection ==Fungal infection may also occur on the [[penis]] and/or [[foreskin]] and is called fungal [[balanitis]], fungal [[posthitis]] or fungal [[balanoposthitis]].  The fungal-infected [[foreskin]] may develop cracks when it is retracted.

Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. The infected [[foreskin]] may develop cracks when it is retracted.==Treatment==

Fungal infection of the skin may usually be easily treated by the application of an anti-fungal cream that contains ''clotrimazole''.<ref>{{REFweb

}}</ref> There are several manufacturers of clotrimazole cream. It may be purchased "over the counter" without a prescription.<ref>{{REFweb |url=https://www.drugs.com/mtm/clotrimazole-topical.html |title=Clotrimazole topical |publisher=Drugs.com |date= |accessdate=2025-03-30}}</ref> Systemic and internal fungal infection requires prescription medication, so it should be treated by a healthcare provider.<ref>{{REFweb |url=https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/treatment/index.html |title=Treating Fungal Diseases with Antifungals |last=Anonymous |first= |init= |author-link= |publisher=CDC |date=2024-10-24 |accessdate=2025-03-30}}</ref> ==Videos=====Doctor explains YEAST INFECTION (CANDIDA/THRUSH) in men and women | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment===<youtube>v=hBLMOGdWhbs</youtube>===Doctor explains how to RECOGNISE AND TREAT JOCK ITCH (aka Tinea Cruris or Ringworm of the groin)...===<youtube>v=J5OMlvg2Eak</youtube>===Onychomycosis Is Like A Spiral Staircase. Cut Off The Bad Nails===<youtube>v=LPopCoDSuEM</youtube> {{SEEALSO}}* [[Infection]]