Athlete`s foot (otherwise known as ringworm of the foot, tinea pedis, tinea pedum, and moccasin foot) is a common and contagious dermatophytic fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of the affected areas. Symptoms are caused by fungi such as Epidermophyton floccosum or fungi of the Trichophyton genus including T. r....
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(from the article `ringworm`) ...tinea sycosis, and tinea unguium (also called onychomycosis), respectively; ringworm of the body, groin, hands, and feet, as tinea corporis, tinea ... drug produced by the molds Penicillium griseofulvum and P. janczewski and used in the treatment of ringworm, including athlete`s foot and infections ... ...
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A common form of ringworm, a contagious fungal infection of the feet, causing inflammation and scaling or maceration of the skin, especially between the toes. Treatment consists in foot hygiene, dusting powder, certain carboxylic acids, and antifungal antibiotics.
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<dermatology> A fungal infection of the feet treatable with nonprescription medications. ... Symptoms include: a red itchy rash with flaking or peeling. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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(ath´lēts) a fungal infection of the skin of the foot, causing itching and often blisters and cracks, usually between the toes. Causative agents are Candida albicans, Epidermophyton floccosum, and species of Trichophyton, which thrive in warmth and dampness. Called also tinea pedis.
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Type: Term Synonyms: tinea pedis
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Our Athlete's foot Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Athlete's foot Athlete's foot: A skin infection caused by a fungus called Trichophyton which can thrive and infect the upper layer of the skin when the feet (or other areas of the body) remain moist, warm, and irritated. The fungus can be found on floors...
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an infection between the toes caused by a fungus, which leads to sore, cracked, and peeling skin
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a contagious disease, caused by a fungus that thrives on moist surfaces; ringworm of the feet.
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