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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 | ||
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Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. 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. | ||
==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. | ||
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==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=== | ===Onychomycosis Is Like A Spiral Staircase. Cut Off The Bad Nails=== | ||
<youtube>v=LPopCoDSuEM</youtube> | <youtube>v=LPopCoDSuEM</youtube> | ||
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* [[Infection]] | * [[Infection]] | ||
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