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… can happen in various parts of the body, such as the skin, nails, mouth, or vagina. KOH is the abbreviation for … one of these fungal infections: Ringworm of the scalp , skin , or beard . Athlete's foot . Fungal nail infection . …
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… medication is used to treat fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails. It is used as part of a treatment … or remove your nails. Use this medication on the nails and skin next to the nails only. Apply ciclopirox as directed by … evenly over the entire affected nail and to the area of the skin next to the nail (5 millimeters or 1/5 of an inch …
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… of arthritis that sometimes occurs in people who have a skin problem called psoriasis . The arthritis causes joints … of the heel. Some people may have problems with their fingernails and toenails. The nails may form pits, change colour, … may occur before, at the same time, or after you get skin symptoms from psoriasis. Joint and skin symptoms may …
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… Age-related changes include your foot spreading and your nails getting thick and brittle. Some changes are common … are many non-injury causes of toe, foot, or ankle problems. Skin problems Most skin problems that affect your feet are more annoying than …
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… when they are feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be under the skin, but the back parts will be sticking out. When they are … an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it …
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… . Diaper Rash . Fungal Nail Infections . Ringworm of the Skin . What is ringworm of the scalp or beard? Ringworm is an infection on your skin, hair, or nails. It's caused by a fungus . The medical term for fungal …
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… a few times a day. Too much wetting and drying will dry the skin, which can increase itching. Keep cool, and stay out of … much as you can. Scratching leads to more scratching. Cut nails short or wear cotton gloves at night to prevent … by contact dermatitis , such as poison ivy or poison oak rashes. For severe itching from contact dermatitis, apply …
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… An ingrown toenail is a toenail that has grown into the skin instead of over it. This usually happens to the big … them more than children do. People who have curved or thick nails are more likely to get an ingrown toenail. This is … rounding the edge of the nail can cause it to grow into the skin. Wearing shoes or socks that don't fit well can also …
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… or other health problems. Risks Tea tree oil applied to the skin is thought to be safe for most people. But some people … or other health problems. Risks Tea tree oil applied to the skin is thought to be safe for most people. But some people …
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… clean and soft can help prevent cracks and infection in the skin. This is especially important for people who have diabetes. Keeping toenails trimmed—and polished if that's what the person … at the corners so that the sharp ends don't cut into the skin. Keep the nails no longer than the tip of the toes. Let …
