#tinea

[insertname8617]

I made another cat,

His name is Tinea

The name is the Latin word for moth!

She comes from the small group that resides in the mountains.

Tinea was exiled alongside his sister Columba (Dove) for breaking the regulations of the clan.

Tinea uses any pronouns!

(He/she/they)

[thescrumblingmidwife]

Hi! I’m Amab and I’ve noticed a bit of a scent around the corner between my thigh and crotch area. I was never instructed on how to properly clean my private areas and am FAR to scared to ask my dad. Any general advice on cleaning would be welcome!!!

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Hi Anon!

Thanks for your question! It doesn't matter if you're AMAB, AFAB, or intersex - you'll follow the same basic protocol to clean your groin (the area around the genitals, extending to the upper thighs).

Use warm soapy water, and gently apply a bit of friction with your washcloth or your hands to your upper thighs and pubic area, being sure to get in any creases. You don't need to scrub any harder than you would washing your hands. Then be sure to rinse thoroughly - don't leave any soap behind.

Finally - pat the area dry, or let it air dry. Don't put undergarments back on while the area is still moist. Wear undergarments made of breathable fabric, like cotton. Loose styles, like boxers, may offer more breathability, but everyone has their own preference. If you're engaging in activity that is making you sweaty or damp, be sure to wash and dry fully afterward. If this area tends to get very moist throughout the day, and it is bothersome to you, you can apply a little bit of cornstarch to help keep it dry.

If you leave this area moist, it can become a hospitable environment for a fungal infection called tinea, which is red and itchy, and can cause a yeasty sort of smell. Tinea in this area is called tinea cruris, or "jock itch." If you get this, the treatment is a simple over-the-counter antifungal cream/spray like Lotrimin. Apply 1-2 times a day until the symptoms have been gone for about a week (or follow the instructions on the box). If it doesn't resolve within a couple of weeks, it's worth seeing a doctor as we can prescribe an oral antifungal.

If you've got a penis and testicles, you'll want to be sure you're also cleaning the scrotum and the area between the scrotum and the anus (the perineum), as well as the anus itself (do this last). If you are uncircumcised, you should very gently retract your foreskin only as far as is comfortable, and also apply warm soapy water around the glans to clean away any smegma. Be sure to rinse thoroughly here too, not leaving soap behind.

Teens especially can benefit from showering at least once a day, as your adrenal glands are in overdrive, causing lots of secretions in the armpit and groin areas, which are a feast for the bacteria that cause body odour.

Hopefully this will help you out, anon!

[lightning-fright]

I never seem to get the babies with the best colours whenever a new dragon comes out...but I am also the god of making "ugly" babies look cute so it doesn't matter <3

[familydocblog]

Ringworm: The Fungus Among Us

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that can affect people of all ages, including military-age adults. In this article, we will provide an overview of ringworm, its symptoms, activities that may provoke it, treatment options, and hygiene practices that can help prevent it. What is Ringworm? Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a fungal infection that can affect the skin on the…

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[the-contraire-of-zugzwang]

Some random headcanons with no theme in particular because I definitely should be working on my finals rn-

Constance sometimes puts glitter in Kate's bucket. No one has ever caught her in the act, but they know it's her because who else?

Reynie has tinea versicolor. My boy is so stressed it began manifesting physically god help him.

So many game nights ! They play chess of course, but Uno is a beloved contestant too, especially Uno flip because they get to strategize more.

Sticky's room has different coloured walls, there are three light grey walls. For the last one, he hesitated with wine red but finally settled on a dark-ish shade of turquoise

Kate loves funny socks. Not necessarily funny-funny but interesting ones. Her favourite pair is a circus one Milligan gave her for her birthday

Mr. Benedict knows Gaelic.

ASOUE was one of Number Two's favourite book series as a child.

[yuyokunoshishi]

skin conditions, allergens, etc that cause extreme itchiness and burning should be considered chronic pain conditions. full stop.

[scratchyemporium]

mythos + insects of afterlife

[mcatmemoranda]

First-line therapy — Topical antifungal medications, topical selenium sulfide, and topical zinc pyrithione are effective and well-tolerated first-line therapies for tinea versicolor (table 1) [26].

Topical antifungals — Topical azole antifungals, topical terbinafine, and topical ciclopirox improve tinea versicolor via direct antifungal activity. Effective treatment regimens ranging from a few days to four weeks in length are reported in the literature [26]:

●Azole antifungals – Small randomized trials support the efficacy of various topical azole antifungals (table 2) [26]. In one randomized trial, ketoconazole 2% cream applied once daily for 11 to 22 days (mean 14 days) was superior to placebo (84 versus 22 percent achieved mycologic cure) [27]. A typical course of treatment with a topical azole antifungal is daily application for two weeks.

The shampoo formulation of ketoconazole appears to be effective with a shorter duration of therapy. The shampoo is applied to affected areas and is washed off after five minutes. In a randomized trial, a single application of ketoconazole 2% shampoo was compared with treatment on three consecutive days. Both regimens resulted in mycologic cure in approximately 80 percent of patients [28].

In accordance with the trial results, we consider both the three-day and one-day regimens for ketoconazole shampoo reasonable approaches to treatment. However, given the common location of tinea versicolor in skin sites that are difficult for patients to see and reach, the potential for environmental or patient-specific factors to influence the efficacy of treatment, and the minimal risks of treatment, we typically advise patients to treat for three consecutive days in an attempt to increase the likelihood of adequate treatment.

●Terbinafine – Topical terbinafine 1% solution applied twice daily for one week has been proven effective in small randomized trials [29,30].

●Ciclopirox – Topical ciclopirox olamine 1% cream was effective in two small randomized trials when applied twice daily for 14 days [31].

Selenium sulfide — Topical selenium sulfide exerts antifungal activity primarily through the promotion of shedding of the infected stratum corneum. In a randomized trial, application of selenium sulfide 2.5% lotion for 10 minutes for seven days was superior to placebo in achieving mycologic cure (81 versus 15 percent cured, respectively) [32].

The shampoo formulation of selenium sulfide 2.5% is often prescribed in clinical practice. Patients apply the shampoo to the affected area daily for one week. The shampoo is rinsed off after 10 minutes.

A non-prescription selenium sulfide 1% shampoo is also available, but the efficacy of this product for the treatment of tinea versicolor has not been studied.

Zinc pyrithione — In a controlled trial that included 40 patients with tinea versicolor, zinc pyrithione 1% shampoo applied for five minutes per day for two weeks was more effective than placebo for the treatment of tinea versicolor [33]. All patients treated with zinc pyrithione shampoo were successfully treated compared with none of the patients in the placebo group.

Severe or recalcitrant disease — Oral therapy is reserved for patients with tinea versicolor that is refractory to topical therapy or widespread disease that makes the application of topical drugs difficult [1,25]. It is important to note that persistent dyspigmentation is not a good indicator of failure of topical therapy. (See 'Treatment failure' below.)

Oral therapies — Oral azole antifungals such as itraconazole and fluconazole are effective for the treatment of tinea versicolor (table 1). In contrast to topical terbinafine, oral terbinafine is not effective [34]. Similarly, griseofulvin cannot be used for this condition.

Systemic therapy is not used as a first-line treatment for limited tinea versicolor to minimize risk of adverse effects. Abnormalities in liver function tests and drug interactions can occur with systemic azole antifungals. (See "Pharmacology of azoles", section on 'Adverse effects' and "Pharmacology of azoles", section on 'Drug interactions'.)

Oral therapy is not typically used for the treatment of tinea versicolor in children.

Itraconazole — Itraconazole therapy for tinea versicolor in adults is usually given as 200 mg per day for five days. Multiple randomized trials have reported mycologic cure rates between 70 and 100 percent with 200 mg of itraconazole daily for seven days, and dose comparison studies have shown similar success with treatment durations of five days [35].

Data conflict on the efficacy of a single 400 mg dose of itraconazole. In a randomized, open-label trial, a single 400 mg dose was as effective as 200 mg daily for seven days [36]. However, a low rate of response to a single 400 mg dose of itraconazole was reported in a trial that compared single-dose fluconazole and single-dose itraconazole [37].

Fluconazole — Fluconazole for tinea versicolor in adults is typically given as a 300 mg dose once weekly for two weeks [35]. In a small, uncontrolled study, 300 mg once weekly for two weeks led to mycologic and clinical cure in 75 percent of patients with tinea versicolor [38]. A dose-finding randomized trial also supports the efficacy of this regimen; 300 mg once weekly for up to two weeks resulted in mycologic cure in 87 percent of patients [39].

A single dose of fluconazole may be effective. In an uncontrolled study of 24 individuals with extensive or recurrent tinea versicolor treated with a single 400 mg dose of fluconazole, resolution of clinical disease occurred in 74 percent [40].

Other therapies — Additional topical and systemic therapies have been used for the treatment of tinea versicolor:

●Topical agents – Whitfield ointment [41,42] and sulfur-salicylic acid shampoo [43] are effective for tinea versicolor, but may cause skin irritation in a minority of patients. Small uncontrolled studies suggest that propylene glycol [44] and benzoyl peroxide [45] may also improve tinea versicolor.

●Oral ketoconazole – Although oral ketoconazole was effective for tinea versicolor in small randomized trials [46,47], life-threatening hepatotoxicity and adrenal insufficiency, along with multiple potential drug-drug interactions, have been reported with oral ketoconazole therapy, making it an unfavorable choice for the treatment of tinea versicolor. Although these adverse effects appear to be rare with the short duration of therapy used for tinea versicolor [48], knowledge of the potential for hepatotoxicity and the wide availability of safer oral antifungal agents led the European Medicines Agency to release a 2013 recommendation that marketing authorizations for oral ketoconazole be suspended throughout the European Union [49]. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) simultaneously removed its indication for use of the drug for dermatophyte and Candida infections based upon risks for hepatotoxicity, adrenal insufficiency, and drug-drug interactions. The FDA also recommended that oral ketoconazole should not be used as a first-line agent for any fungal infection. The indications for treatment of blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, chromomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis have been retained only for patients in whom other antifungal treatments have failed or are not tolerated [50]. (See "Pharmacology of azoles", section on 'Adverse effects'.)

In 2016, following an FDA safety review that found continued prescribing of oral ketoconazole for fungal skin and nail infections, the FDA released a drug safety communication warning healthcare professionals to avoid prescribing oral ketoconazole for fungal skin and nail infections [51]. The risks of oral ketoconazole treatment outweigh the benefits.

Treatment failure — Hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation can persist for months following successful treatment of tinea versicolor, and may cause patients to assume incorrectly that treatment has failed. The presence of scale plus a positive potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparation is considered indicative of active infection.

Resistance to therapy, frequent recurrence, or widespread disease should prompt consideration of an immunodeficient state (table 3).

[wasppilled]

shoutout to people with tinea versicolor :-)

i know it's something that people get self conscious about but personally i think it's cool as hell. like you're telling me i get to have cool ever-changing patches of different pigmentation on my skin from a fungus with no other negative consequences? that's sick. personally i love and appreciate my symbiotic fungus patches. why would i want to get rid of them? this fungus is my friend

[healthfitnessresearcher]

What are the symptoms of foot fungus?

Symptoms of athlete's foot, also known as athlete's foot, vary from person to person. However, common symptoms of athlete's foot include:

Itching, burning, tingling between the toes or on the soles of the feet.

Redness and scaling on the affected area of ​​the foot.

Dry cracked skin on feet, especially between toes.

Blisters and ulcers that leak or become inflamed.

Thickened, discolored, or brittle toenails.

Some people have a putrid odor coming from their feet.

Aloe Vera + THIS Oil = Foot Fungus Gone?

It is important to note that not all foot conditions are caused by athlete's foot. Therefore, if you have any of these symptoms, we recommend that you consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.

[infectedjelly-aka-ronku]

My helluva boss inspired mothman oc wearing his sleepy caterpillar son as a scarf. He's not the best parent but he's trying.

[sparshskincare]

Optimal Dermatologist Strategies for Treating Tinea Infections

Tinea infections, commonly known as ringworm, are fungal infections that can affect the skin, nails, and scalp. Dermatologists employ various effective strategies to diagnose and treat these conditions, tailored to the specific type and severity of the infection. Here, we delve into the most effective dermatologist-recommended strategies for treating tinea infections.

Understanding Tinea Infections

Before exploring treatment strategies, it's crucial to understand tinea infections and their manifestations. Tinea infections, caused by fungi like Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton species, typically appear as circular, red, scaly patches on the skin (ringworm), but can also affect the nails (onychomycosis) and scalp (tinea capitis).

Diagnosis by Dermatologists

Accurate diagnosis is critical for effective treatment. Dermatologists usually diagnose tinea infections through clinical examination, reviewing medical history, and sometimes using laboratory tests such as skin scrapings or fungal cultures. This helps determine the specific fungus causing the infection and its severity.

Optimal Treatment Approaches for Tinea Infections

Topical Antifungal Medications: For mild to moderate cases, dermatologists often recommend topical antifungal creams, lotions, or powders. These medications, such as clotrimazole, terbinafine, or miconazole, are applied directly to the affected area and work by killing the fungus or inhibiting its growth.

Oral Antifungal Medications: In more extensive or resistant cases, dermatologists may prescribe oral antifungal medications. Examples include fluconazole or griseofulvin, which are taken orally and circulate through the bloodstream to reach the affected areas.

Combination Therapies: For severe or persistent infections, dermatologists may suggest a combination of topical and oral antifungal treatments. This comprehensive approach ensures effective treatment and faster symptom relief.

Adjunct Therapies: Alongside antifungal medications, dermatologists may recommend adjunct therapies to manage symptoms and prevent recurrence. This may include using medicated shampoos for tinea capitis, maintaining cleanliness and dryness of affected areas, and avoiding sharing personal items like towels or clothing.

Follow-Up and Monitoring: Dermatologists stress the importance of follow-up appointments to monitor treatment progress and ensure complete resolution of the infection. They also provide guidance on preventive measures to minimize the risk of reinfection or spreading the fungus.

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[farmaciabrunomilazzo]

⭕ 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨. Anche se utilizzare per molto tempo le scarpe senza lasciare traspirare la pelle può essere causa del cattivo odore emanato dai piedi, non è detto che sia l’unico responsabile. Infatti, il cattivo odore dei piedi può essere provocato da una patologia, conosciuta come 𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐥’𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐚.

👨‍⚕️ Si tratta di un’infezione di origine sia fungina che batterica, che si manifesta con arrossamento e screpolatura della pelle tra le dita del piede, oltre che con il 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨 𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐞. L’infezione può sfociare in un’infiammazione dei tessuti profondi, incluso quello adiposo, e può trasmettersi anche ad altre parti del corpo se la persona, dopo aver toccato la parte infetta dei piedi, tocca altre zone particolarmente sensibili (ascelle ed inguine).

👉 L’infezione si può curare con creme o spray antifungini, che vanno applicati 2 volte al giorno per circa 4-5 settimane. Se l’infezione persiste è necessario rivolgersi ad un dermatologo che, eventualmente, prescriverà l’assunzione di farmaci per via orale.

🦶 Per 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐚 invece è utile asciugare sempre i piedi dopo l’attività fisica ed usare polveri antimicotiche da applicare nelle scarpe e nei calzini.

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Tinea Pedis Treatment Market Outlook 2022 Growth Strategy, Future Trends, Analysis by Type, Application, End User, and Business Opportunities to 2032

The global tinea pedis treatment market is expected to reach US$ 1.35 Billion in 2022, and further expand at a CAGR rate of 5.2% to surpass ~US$ 2.24 Billion by the end of 2032. In terms of disease indication, the interdigital tinea pedis treatment market is expected to lead with a share of about 68.3% in 2022.

Focus of government on prevention of diseases to curb healthcare costs; entry into untapped markets to present opportunities for growth

Tinea infections are fungal infections caused by T rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Epidermophyton floccosum. This dermatophyte fungus thrives in humid conditions. The clinical features of tinea pedis include patchy and dry scaling on foot and presence of blisters or pustules on feet and between toes. Various countries are focusing on prevention of microbial and fungal diseases to reduce their healthcare costs, which in turn, is expected to result in high demand for advanced treatment options and diagnostic processes from local governments and third-party payers.

Moreover, increasing research and development activities to develop highly specific antifungal products are also expected to create new growth opportunities for manufacturers operating in tinea pedis treatment market. Currently, several countries are still unaware about fungal treatment. In several low income countries, physicians depend on antibacterial treatment and steroids for the treatment process. Awareness about effective treatment procedures in these countries is very low. However, these countries have a large patient pool and hence, various companies are trying to enter into these markets by offering better quality and affordable antifungal products.

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Insights on the global tinea pedis treatment market

Future Market Insights in its research report on the global tinea pedis treatment market has described a complete market scenario and has presented forecast insights on the global market for tinea pedis treatment for a period of 10 years. According to Future Market Insights, the global tinea pedis treatment market is expected to grow at a moderate rate to register a CAGR of 4.8% throughout the period of forecast, 2017-2027. The estimation value of global tinea pedis treatment market is bit more than US$ 1 Bn in 2017 and is anticipated to touch a value more than US$ 1700 Mn by the end of 2027. The growth of the global tinea pedis treatment market can be attributed towards increasing geriatric population, rising consumer inclination towards maintaining aesthetic appearance, increasing product innovation and rising per capita healthcare expenditure.

Increasing occurrence of interdigital tinea pedis to augment the demand for the treatment of the disease in the coming years

Typically, tinea pedis occurs in the form of interdigital spaces. The occurrence of interdigital tinea pedis is higher than other type of tinea pedis diseases. This has led to an increased focus on the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis. The interdigital tinea pedis segment in the disease type category is the largest segment owing to higher prevalence of the disease. The interdigital tinea pedis segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% throughout the period of forecast and is expected to generate a value of more than US$ 1.1 Bn by the end of 2027. In 2017, it is valued at less than US$ 750 Mn. This segment is expected to dominate the global market by disease type.

Plantar tinea pedis, also known as moccasin foot, occurs on the side of the foot. The plantar tinea pedis segment is anticipated to grow at a significant rate to reach an estimation of around US$ 320 Mn by the end of the year of assessment. This is the second largest segment in terms of value as well as growth rate. It is projected to register a CAGR of 5.1% during the period of forecast, 2017-2027.

Major segment covered:-

Disease Indication

Route of Administration

Distribution Channel

Drug Class and Region

Key Market Segments Covered in Tinea Pedis Treatment Industry Research

By Disease Indication:

Interdigital Tinea Pedis

Plantar Tinea Pedis

Vesicular Tinea Pedis

By Route of Administration:

Topical

Gel

Cream

Spray

Lotion

Powder

Oral

By Distribution Channel:

Hospital Pharmacies

Retail Pharmacies

Drug Stores

Online Pharmacies

By Drug Class:

Antifungals

Combination