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Three types of fungus are involved in most skin infections: Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum

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a fungal skin infection


What skin infection is caused by fungus that feeds on epidermal cells?

A skin infection caused by fungus that feeds on epidermal cells is typically referred to as a fungal infection or dermatophytosis. The most common types of fungal infections that affect the skin include athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. These infections can cause redness, itching, and flaking of the skin.


Is ringworm a skin disease?

Yes, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. The medical term for it is tinea corporis.


Cure for ringworm?

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. Anti fungal antibiotics will be required to cure the infection.


Can you get a lung fungal infection from filing on toes that have fungal infections?

It is unlikely to contract a lung fungal infection from filing toes that have a fungal infection. Fungal infections on the skin typically do not spread to the lungs. However, it is important to practice good hygiene to prevent the spread of fungal infections to other parts of the body.


What system or organ is attacked by a ringworm?

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin.


What are the symptoms of fungus?

The symptoms of a fungal skin infection depend on the type of fungus. It also depends on which part of your body is affected. Fungal skin infections can cause a variety of different symptoms like: Red, scaly and itchy skin rashes. Hair loss. Over-weight.


Can mice get skin disorders?

Anything with skin can - usually caused by dietary deficiency, parasites or fungal infection.


Is there a connection between cat bites and fungal infection on human toes?

Cat bites would more likely cause a bacterial infection rather than a fungal infection.


How can I get rid of funkus on my skin?

It is spelled fungus. A fungal infection of the skin can be treated with an anti-fungal medicine. Many of these are available as an over-the-counter cream that is applied to the skin. See your local drugstore.


Is ringworm caused by a fungal infection?

Ringworm is not a worm but a fungus that makes a ring-like reddish circle on the skin as it spreads.


Does ringworm cause mood swings?

No. Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection.