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'''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is a very common occurrence. 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]]. | '''{{FULLPAGENAME}}''' is a very common occurrence. 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 ''mycosis''.<ref>{{REFweb | ||
|url=https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/mycosis | |||
|title=Mycosis | |||
|last=Anonymous | |||
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|publisher=The Free Dictionary by Farlex | |||
|date=2003 | |||
|accessdate=2025-03-30 | |||
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Fungal infection of the toenails also is common and is called ''Onychomycosis''. The infected toenail becomes thickened and discolored. | |||
Fungal infection commonly presents with a rash, itching, and/or small cracks in the skin. | |||
==Treatment== | |||
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* {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}} | * {{URLwikipedia|Fungal_infection|Fungal infection}} | ||
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