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{{Construction Site}}'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is also known medically as ''<b>mycosis</b>''.<ref>{{REFweb
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|url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mycosis
|title=Mycosis
}}</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 may also occur on the [[penis]] and/or [[foreskin]] and is called fungal [[balanitis]], fungal [[posthitis]] or fungal [[balanoposthitis]]. When fungal infection occurs in the mouth, it is called ''thrush''.<ref>{{REFweb
|url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10956-thrush
|title=Thrush
}}</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. ==Treatment==
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 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
|title=The Right Ways to Treat a Male Yeast Infection at Home
|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]]
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* {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}}
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