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2. Tinea cruris - Wikipedia

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   Tinea cruris (TC), also known as jock itch, is a common type of contagious, superficial fungal infection of the groin and buttocks region, which occurs predominantly but not exclusively in men and in hot-humid climates. [3] [4] Typically, over the upper inner thighs, there is an intensely itchy red raised rash with a scaly well-defined curved ...

3. Whitfield's ointment - Wikipedia

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   It can have a slight burning effect that goes away after a few minutes. It is named after Arthur Whitfield (1868–1947), a British dermatologist. [1] The original ointment contains 3% salicylic acid and 6% benzoic acid in a suitable base, such as lanolin or petrolatum. [2] [3] Alternatively, a short-chain alcohol or fatty alcohol can be used ...

4. Trichophyton - Wikipedia

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   Trichophyton is a genus of fungi, which includes the parasitic varieties that cause tinea, including athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin and scalp. Trichophyton fungi are molds characterized by the development of both smooth-walled macro- and microconidia .

5. Dermatophyte - Wikipedia

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   More commonly occurs in men than women. Tinea cruris may be exacerbated by sweat and tight clothing (hence the term "jock itch"). [3] [10] Frequently, the feet are also involved. The theory is that the feet get infected first from contact with the ground. The fungus spores are carried to the groin from scratching from putting on underclothing ...

6. Trichophyton rubrum - Wikipedia

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   Trichophyton rubrum is a dermatophytic fungus in the phylum Ascomycota.It is an exclusively clonal, [2] anthropophilic saprotroph that colonizes the upper layers of dead skin, and is the most common cause of athlete's foot, fungal infection of nail, jock itch, and ringworm worldwide. [3]

7. 5 Things to Avoid When You Have Alopecia Areata - AOL

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   4. Not Enough Vitamin D. You shouldn’t get too much sun, but some vitamin D exposure is essential.A review of studies found that people with certain autoimmune diseases may have a vitamin D ...

8. Millions Of People Take Biotin For Hair Growth, And ... - AOL

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   "Pregnant patients, those with alcohol dependence, and those on long-term anticonvulsants have a higher chance of a mild biotin deficiency," explains Dr. Castilla. ... (B3), which can support hair ...

9. Guess What? Finding Hair In Food Isn't That Bad For You - AOL

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   Hair can possibly contain a trace amount of staph bacteria, which can cause stomach problems, but a hair or two with a miniscule amount of staph bacteria still wouldn't be enough to induce ...