Fungal infection

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Fungal infection 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 mycosis.[1] When fungal infection occurs in the mouth, it is called thrush.[2] 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. The 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 treated by the application of an anti-fungal cream that contains clotrimazole.[3] There are several manufacturers of clotrimazole cream. It may be purchased "over the counter" without a prescription.

Systemic and internal fungal infection should be treated by a medical doctor.

References

  1. ↑ REFweb Anonymous (2003). Mycosis, The Free Dictionary by Farlex. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  2. ↑ REFweb Anonymous (5 January 2023). Thrush, Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
  3. ↑ REFweb Tobis, MD, Scott (24 March 2025). The Right Ways to Treat a Male Yeast Infection at Home, Wikihow. Retrieved 24 February 2025.


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