Types of fungal skin infections Fungal skin infections are common conditions that affect the outer layers of the skin, hair, and nails. Two of the most well-known types are Athlete’s foot and Ringworm. Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, typically affects…
Ulcerative fungal foot infection is one of the most painful and underestimated skin infections affecting foot health and is also a clue for your general health. It usually begins as athlete’s foot (tinea pedis, onchomycosis), but when left untreated, it…
Belly button inflammation, also known as omphalitis, is the irritation, redness, or infection of the skin and tissues around the navel. It can also affect children and adults. The belly button inflammation caused by bacterial or fungal infections, particularly in…
Pitted keratolysis is a superficial bacterial skin infection that primarily affects the soles of the feet or less commonly the palms of the hands. The first descriptions were reported from Indo China. The infection is caused by certain bacteria, most…
Nature provides a wide range of biologically active compounds, many of which are found in essential oils. These extracts of plants have long been used in traditional medicine, and it has recently been confirmed that many essential oils possess antibacterial…
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) or foot fungus is a common fungal infection that typically affects the skin between the toes and soles. It is caused by dermatophyte fungi, which typically thrive in warm, moist environments such as communal showers, locker…
Pitted keratolysis (PK) is a bacterial skin infection that usually affects the soles of the feet. If you have small or large crater-like pits on your soles that smell bad and are itchy or irritating, then you probably have PK.…