Fungal Skin Infection
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Fungal skin infections are caused by various dermatophytes, yeasts or moulds affecting the outer layers of skin. Common forms include ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. They are widespread, contagious and generally treatable.
Fungal skin infections are caused by various dermatophytes, yeasts or moulds affecting the outer layers of skin. Common forms include ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus. They are widespread, contagious and generally treatable.
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Keeping Affected Area Dry
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Keeping the infected area clean and dry reduces the warm moist conditions that fungi prefer.
Tea Tree Oil
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Topical tea tree oil (5% diluted in a carrier oil or gel formulation) applied to individual spots once or twice daily.
Oral Antifungal Medication
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Severe or persistent infections may require oral antifungal medication.
Antifungal Powder
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Antifungal powders may help reduce moisture and fungal growth in shoes and socks.
Probiotics
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Probiotic supplementation to support gut microbiome health in celiac disease. People with celiac disease commonly have gut dysbiosis even on a gluten-free diet.
Topical Antifungal Cream
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Topical antifungal creams such as terbinafine or clotrimazole are standard treatment for athlete's foot.
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