Fungal infections of the skin on the feet are common. Most are due to one type of fungal infection but other less common and even rare fungi can also cause infections of the feet. For example, thrush is caused by Candida albicans, a type of yeast, and this fungus can also infect the skin on the feet. However, “thrush >> Read More ...
Itching of the beard area is not an uncommon problem, especially for men with facial hair. There are many reasons why itching may occur. Sometimes this can be harmless like with sweating and scratching the area. At other times however, itching of the beard may be due to some underlying disease like a fungal infection of >> Read More ...
The abdomen is often referred to as the stomach although the stomach is technically a digestive organ in the upper part of the abdominal cavity. Like any part of the body, the skin over the abdomen may be itchy at times, either with or without a rash. This itching can occur for various reasons and is usually not a problem >> Read More ...
Sunburn affects as many as 1 in 3 American adults every year and about 2 in 3 American children every summer. It is one of the most common skin conditions but most of us do not consider it to be serious. Sunburn quickly resolves within a few days although the symptoms of more severe cases can persist for weeks. However, >> Read More ...
Ringworm is a common skin infection that can affect the skin anywhere on the body. Some of the more common sites are on the feet (tinea pedis or athelete’s foot), groin (tinea cruris or jock itch) and scalp (tinea captitis or head fungus). Although these infections are not common, it can cause damage to the skin in the >> Read More ...
The hands are often considered to be of major cosmetic importance, to some degree like the face. It is constant contact with the environment and can be at risk of a host of cosmetic problems. Thickening of the skin on the hands may be due to various causes, such as calluses. A lesser known condition affecting the skin of >> Read More ...
None of us find itching at one specific spot on the body to be unusual even if it occurs for no clearly identifiable reason. Often this is a transient itch and resolves almost immediately. In some skin diseases this itching can be persistent or recurrent for long periods but it is usually isolated to the diseased area. >> Read More ...
Scabs are a common occurrence in life that forms when we have everyday injuries, like after a fall or cutting our finger with a knife. It is a temporary crust that helps with wound healing. While scabs are not usually a sign of any serious disease and a good sign of wound healing, problems can arise if it is removed >> Read More ...
As with any part of the body surface, a skin rash may occur on the palm. In fact the palm is a commonly affected site as is the entire hand. Since the hand makes contact with the environment throughout the day, is repeatedly washed and comes into contact with others, it faces repeated insults which can result in a rash. At >> Read More ...
There are many different types of skin infections that can occur and may be caused by various microbes such as bacteria and fungi. Some skin infections are more serious than others. Although the skin is a relatively strong physical barrier to infection, sometimes even minor cuts can allow bacteria to enter and lead to >> Read More ...
