The burden of superficial cutaneous fungal infections (SCFIs) among outpatient visits in the United States is high and ...

A dermatophyte known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified as the cause of an emerging ...

In the world of microbes, the evolution of resistance to antimicrobial drugs is a process that is nearly inevitable. (1) ...

Several skin conditions, both infectious and noninfectious, have been described in the homeless population including trauma, cellulitis, pyodermas, impetigo, gas gangrene, tinea infections ...

Recognizing the Symptoms of TMVII Infection TMVII manifests as a skin infection, leading to a condition known as tinea cruris, or jock itch. This infection typically presents with a reddish, scaly ...

Pityriasis alba is often confused with tinea versicolor, where an overgrowth of fungus on ... Pityriasis alba can be confused ...

Chronic paronychia is commonly associated with fungal nail infections (known alternately as onychomycosis and tinea unguium). With onychomycosis, the infection can sometimes spread and colonize the ...

They should also avoid sharing personal items, Caplan and team said. Finally, they added, patients should resist the urge to use steroid antifungal creams to treat the rash, since these can “worsen ...

Treatments for hair regrowth include medicated formulas, supplements, lasers, and complementary remedies, such as massage and ...

Microbion has reported positive topline results from its Phase II study of pravibismane, a topical treatment for DFI.

Viral infection is the invasion of the body by a small agent known as a virus. Viruses replicate inside host cells and can produce toxins that cause disease. The immune system helps to destroy ...

Nov. 13, 2024 — An FDA-approved vaccine for smallpox and mpox is effective but causes side effects. The other requires multiple doses. An experimental single-dose vaccine uses the horsepox virus ...