Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin. The fungi that infect the skin are called dermatophytes. The types of dermatophytes which cause tinea are epidermiphyton, trichophyton and microsporum. Types of tinea There are different types of tinea, Continue Reading
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Irritant Contact Dermatitis
The skin is the body's largest organ. An important task for skin is healing itself if damaged or exposed to irritants. Irritant contact dermatitis is a condition that occurs when a physical or chemical agent damages the surface of the skin (the Continue Reading
Impetigo
Impetigo is a skin infection commonly caused by one of two bacteria – Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. This infection affects the epidermis, which is the outer layer of the skin. Impetigo is colloquially known as school sores and is a Continue Reading