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'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is also known medically as ''<b>mycosis</b>''.<ref>{{REFweb | |||
'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is also known medically as ''mycosis''.<ref>{{REFweb | |||
|url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mycosis | |url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mycosis | ||
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}}</ref> It is a very common occurrence. | }}</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". | 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 | ||
|url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10956-thrush | |url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10956-thrush | ||
|title=Thrush | |title=Thrush | ||
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}}</ref> Fungal infection of the toenails also is common and is called ''Onychomycosis''. The infected toenail becomes thickened and discolored. | }}</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 | |||
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|publisher=The Free Medical Dictionary by Farlex | |||
|date=2012 | |||
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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. | Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. | ||
==Treatment== | |||
== 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. | |||
== Treatment == | |||
Fungus is not a bacteria and does not respond to anti-bacterial medication. It requires separate anti-fungal medication. | Fungus is not a bacteria and does not respond to anti-bacterial medication. It requires separate anti-fungal medication. | ||
Fungal infection of the skin may usually be treated by the application of an anti-fungal cream that contains ''clotrimazole''.<ref>{{REFweb | Fungal infection of the skin may usually be easily treated by the application of an anti-fungal cream that contains ''clotrimazole''.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Penile-Yeast-Infection | |url=https://www.wikihow.com/Treat-a-Penile-Yeast-Infection | ||
|title=The Right Ways to Treat a Male Yeast Infection at Home | |title=The Right Ways to Treat a Male Yeast Infection at Home | ||
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|url=https://www.drugs.com/mtm/clotrimazole-topical.html | |url=https://www.drugs.com/mtm/clotrimazole-topical.html | ||
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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 | |||
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|publisher= | |publisher=CDC | ||
|date= | |date=2024-10-24 | ||
|accessdate=2025-03-30 | |accessdate=2025-03-30 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</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]] | |||
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* {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}} | * {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}} | ||
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