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Tinea is also called ringworm. They are a group of fungal infections of the skin (dermatophytes)(skin flowers). The names of the pathogen are many but the most common or familiar are: Epidermophyton floccosum or Microsporum spp or Trichophyton spp.
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What is a tagalog of tinea versicolor?
"An-an" (white spots) is the Tagalog name for tinea versicolor.
What can you eat to prevent tinea vesicolar?
Tinea versicolor is not related to diet.
English term for tagalog term an an?
The English term for "an an" in Tagalog is "crib" or "cribbage."
What are red pimple-like spots on the upper and lower back that itch?
Tinea versicolor
Is it Tinea versicolor or vitiligo?
Tinea versicolor and vitiligo are two different diseases. Vitiligo is an acquired skin disease characterized by patches of depigmented skin. Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that causes the affected skin to change color and become either lighter or darker than surrounding skin. To accurately diagnose your disease you must visit a dermatologist. If you are looking for causes of vitiligo then this site would prove beneficial for you: http://www.vitiligoguide.com/vitiligo/
This can be a benign?
This can be a benign common fungal infection called Tinea versicolor. Most cases of tinea versicolor occur in healthy individuals with no immunologic deficiencies. Nevertheless, several factors predispose some people to develop this condition. These factors include genetic predisposition; warm, humid environments; immunosuppression; malnutrition; application of oily preparations.
What other harmful effect of fungi?
Some fungi, like toadstools, are very poisonous.Infections like ringworm or tinea pedis (a common cause of athlete's foot), Tinea versicolor, and other more serious infections.
What causes white blotches on the abdomen?
Tinea versicolor is a common cause of white patches on the abdomen, but you must see your health care provider for accurate diagnosis.
What are symptoms of pulmonary fungus infection?
dry, red patches on the skin. tinea versicolor will look like this and itch especially at night. sulfur soap is good for fighting this.
Can you use ketoconazole cream for scabies?
The Mayo Clinic, (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR601711), says: Ketoconazole cream is used to treat: * Athlete's foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot); * Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); * Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch); * Seborrheic dermatitis; * "Sun fungus" (tinea versicolor; pityriasis versicolor); and * Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).
Scientific name of chameleon?
Calotes versicolor
Genus and species name for athletes foot?
scientific name=tinea pedis caused by dermatophytes
