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Cruex spray
Lamisil Spray
Tinactin Spray
(or) any one of these in a cream as well
All of these can be found OTC in any Major Supermarket isle.
Fungal infections are no joke. If you don't tream them early on....you are looking on a hella'va time getting rid of it later, because it will stay. This does not mean you are "dirty" by having one. A lot of fungal infections happento the cleanest people. Water or showering often usually ups the chances. So be sure to always towel dry thouroughly after.
Here is some useful information on Fungal infections: (it's kids, but "applies to adults" as well...)
Good Luck.
(exerp from below link) www.http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/fungus_p4.html
What Is a Fungal Infection?
Fungi (say: fun-guy), which is more than one fungus, can be found on different parts of the body. Here are some common types of fungal infections:
Tinea (say: tin-ee-uh) is a type of fungal infection of the hair, skin, or nails. When it's on the skin, tinea usually begins as a small red area the size of a pea. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle or ring. Tinea is often called "ringworm" because it may look like tiny worms are under the skin (but of course, they're not!). Because the fungi that cause tinea (ringworm) live on different parts of the body, they are named for the part of the body they infect. Scalp ringworm is found on the head, and body ringworm affects arms, legs, or the chest.
Athlete's foot is another type of fungal infection that usually appears between the toes but can also affect the bottom or sides of the feet.
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin and upper thighs. (This usually occurs only in boys and men.)
Candida (say: can-did-uh) is a yeast-like fungus. This fungus most often affects the skin around the nails or the soft, moist areas around body openings. Diaper rash in babies is a form of candidal infection, as is thrush, the white patches most often found in the mouths of kids and babies. Older girls and women may develop another form of candidal infection in the area in and around the vagina. This is called a yeast infection.
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Fungal Infections
Why Do Kids Get Fungal Infections?
How Do I Know if I Have a Fungal Infection?
Farewell to Fungus!
Why Do Kids Get Fungal Infections?
Lots of kids get fungal infections. Kids love to share and hang out together. Some of these infections are extremely contagious (say: con-tay-juss), which means they easily spread from person to person. Touching someone that has tinea, or doing something as simple as sharing a comb or hairbrush, can spread the fungus from one person to another. Because fungi need a warm, dark, and humid place to grow, public showers, pools, locker rooms, and even the warmth of shoes and socks can give fungi the perfect opportunity to strike. When a kid walks around barefoot or doesn't change sweaty socks, there's also a chance of infection. Taking antibiotics can also cause some kids to get a fungal infection. Antibiotics get rid of germs that make us sick, but they can also kill many of the "harmless" bacteria in our body. These harmless bacteria normally fight with the fungus for a place to live, but when antibiotics kill them, the fungus is free to grow. That's why it's important to listen to your doctor about antibiotics. Sometimes, a fungus may infect kids if they have an immune system disorder (this means their bodies can't fight certain types of infections). This is rare, but it does happen.
How Do I Know if I Have a Fungal Infection?
There are many skin problems that can look like a fungal infection so the best way to know for sure is to ask your doctor. However, there are some signs you can look for with the different types of fungal infections:
Athlete's foot has symptoms that include dry, cracked, and itchy skin between the toes. Some people also have red, scaly blisters on the bottoms and sides of their feet. There may also be a watery discharge from the blisters.
Jock itch appears as a rash with elevated edges. It too is itchy and often feels like it is burning. It's pretty common, especially if you play sports where you sweat and wear athletic equipment.
Ringworm of the head begins as a small pimple that becomes larger. The hair in the infected area can become brittle and break off, leaving scaly patches of baldness. But don't sweat it - it will grow back! If you have ringworm on your arms, legs, or chest, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings.
Candida, the yeast-like fungus, causes the skin around the infected area to itch. The skin may also be red and swollen.
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Fungal Infections
Farewell to Fungus!
Getting rid of a fungal infection is not all that difficult. Your doctor may decide to scrape a small amount of the irritated skin or clip off a piece of hair or nail and look at it under a microscope. Once your doctor knows what kind of infection you have, there are special antifungal creams and shampoos that can help to get rid of it. Sometimes the doctor will prescribe a medicine to take by mouth for many weeks. Make sure you take the medicine for as long as the doctor tells you. Maybe fungal infections can't be avoided altogether, but there are some ways you can help yourself ward them off. Walk away from athlete's foot by following these simple steps:
Wash your feet everyday.
Dry your feet completely, especially between your toes.
Wear sandals or shower shoes when walking around in locker rooms, public pools, and public showers.
Wear clean socks and if they get wet or damp, be sure to change them as soon as you can. Use a powder (talcum or antifungal) on your feet to help reduce perspiration. You may love to play sports and not be able to avoid jock itch, but you can help to keep it away when you:
Wear clean, cotton underwear and loose-fitting pants.
Keep your groin area clean and dry. Yeast infections can be avoided, too, if you:
Don't hang out in wet swimsuits; change as soon as possible.
Wear clean, cotton underpants. The truth is there may always be a "fungus among us," but we can make it a lot tougher for them to invade and grow! Reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD
Date reviewed: November 2000
Some medicines.....(links provided)
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Miconazolecd.html
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Tolnaftatecd.html
(another good article on fungus/"jock itch") link below:
http://www.teenwire.com/index.asp?t...ire.com/warehous/articles/wh_20010503p101.asp
Lamisil Spray
Tinactin Spray
(or) any one of these in a cream as well
All of these can be found OTC in any Major Supermarket isle.
Fungal infections are no joke. If you don't tream them early on....you are looking on a hella'va time getting rid of it later, because it will stay. This does not mean you are "dirty" by having one. A lot of fungal infections happento the cleanest people. Water or showering often usually ups the chances. So be sure to always towel dry thouroughly after.
Here is some useful information on Fungal infections: (it's kids, but "applies to adults" as well...)
Good Luck.
(exerp from below link) www.http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/skin/fungus_p4.html
What Is a Fungal Infection?
Fungi (say: fun-guy), which is more than one fungus, can be found on different parts of the body. Here are some common types of fungal infections:
Tinea (say: tin-ee-uh) is a type of fungal infection of the hair, skin, or nails. When it's on the skin, tinea usually begins as a small red area the size of a pea. As it grows, it spreads out in a circle or ring. Tinea is often called "ringworm" because it may look like tiny worms are under the skin (but of course, they're not!). Because the fungi that cause tinea (ringworm) live on different parts of the body, they are named for the part of the body they infect. Scalp ringworm is found on the head, and body ringworm affects arms, legs, or the chest.
Athlete's foot is another type of fungal infection that usually appears between the toes but can also affect the bottom or sides of the feet.
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin and upper thighs. (This usually occurs only in boys and men.)
Candida (say: can-did-uh) is a yeast-like fungus. This fungus most often affects the skin around the nails or the soft, moist areas around body openings. Diaper rash in babies is a form of candidal infection, as is thrush, the white patches most often found in the mouths of kids and babies. Older girls and women may develop another form of candidal infection in the area in and around the vagina. This is called a yeast infection.
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Fungal Infections
Why Do Kids Get Fungal Infections?
How Do I Know if I Have a Fungal Infection?
Farewell to Fungus!
Why Do Kids Get Fungal Infections?
Lots of kids get fungal infections. Kids love to share and hang out together. Some of these infections are extremely contagious (say: con-tay-juss), which means they easily spread from person to person. Touching someone that has tinea, or doing something as simple as sharing a comb or hairbrush, can spread the fungus from one person to another. Because fungi need a warm, dark, and humid place to grow, public showers, pools, locker rooms, and even the warmth of shoes and socks can give fungi the perfect opportunity to strike. When a kid walks around barefoot or doesn't change sweaty socks, there's also a chance of infection. Taking antibiotics can also cause some kids to get a fungal infection. Antibiotics get rid of germs that make us sick, but they can also kill many of the "harmless" bacteria in our body. These harmless bacteria normally fight with the fungus for a place to live, but when antibiotics kill them, the fungus is free to grow. That's why it's important to listen to your doctor about antibiotics. Sometimes, a fungus may infect kids if they have an immune system disorder (this means their bodies can't fight certain types of infections). This is rare, but it does happen.
How Do I Know if I Have a Fungal Infection?
There are many skin problems that can look like a fungal infection so the best way to know for sure is to ask your doctor. However, there are some signs you can look for with the different types of fungal infections:
Athlete's foot has symptoms that include dry, cracked, and itchy skin between the toes. Some people also have red, scaly blisters on the bottoms and sides of their feet. There may also be a watery discharge from the blisters.
Jock itch appears as a rash with elevated edges. It too is itchy and often feels like it is burning. It's pretty common, especially if you play sports where you sweat and wear athletic equipment.
Ringworm of the head begins as a small pimple that becomes larger. The hair in the infected area can become brittle and break off, leaving scaly patches of baldness. But don't sweat it - it will grow back! If you have ringworm on your arms, legs, or chest, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings.
Candida, the yeast-like fungus, causes the skin around the infected area to itch. The skin may also be red and swollen.
Printer-friendly version
Email this article to a friend
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Jump to another section of this article
Fungal Infections
Farewell to Fungus!
Getting rid of a fungal infection is not all that difficult. Your doctor may decide to scrape a small amount of the irritated skin or clip off a piece of hair or nail and look at it under a microscope. Once your doctor knows what kind of infection you have, there are special antifungal creams and shampoos that can help to get rid of it. Sometimes the doctor will prescribe a medicine to take by mouth for many weeks. Make sure you take the medicine for as long as the doctor tells you. Maybe fungal infections can't be avoided altogether, but there are some ways you can help yourself ward them off. Walk away from athlete's foot by following these simple steps:
Wash your feet everyday.
Dry your feet completely, especially between your toes.
Wear sandals or shower shoes when walking around in locker rooms, public pools, and public showers.
Wear clean socks and if they get wet or damp, be sure to change them as soon as you can. Use a powder (talcum or antifungal) on your feet to help reduce perspiration. You may love to play sports and not be able to avoid jock itch, but you can help to keep it away when you:
Wear clean, cotton underwear and loose-fitting pants.
Keep your groin area clean and dry. Yeast infections can be avoided, too, if you:
Don't hang out in wet swimsuits; change as soon as possible.
Wear clean, cotton underpants. The truth is there may always be a "fungus among us," but we can make it a lot tougher for them to invade and grow! Reviewed by: Patrice Hyde, MD
Date reviewed: November 2000
Some medicines.....(links provided)
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Miconazolecd.html
http://www.healthandage.com/html/res/com/ConsDrugs/Tolnaftatecd.html
(another good article on fungus/"jock itch") link below:
http://www.teenwire.com/index.asp?t...ire.com/warehous/articles/wh_20010503p101.asp
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