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Tinea Faciei (Face Ringworm) – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

The human skin is a host to many different types of microbes, including fungi. Two types of fungi are mainly found to live on the human skin: yeasts and dermatophytes. Under normal circumstances, the numbers [Read More ...]

Fungus on Hair, Skin, Nails – Types and Causes

Fungal infections are very common in humans across the globe. According to some estimates, it is believed that about 70% of the human population experiences fungal infection at one time or the other. Fungal [Read More ...]

HIV/AIDS Skin Rash – Types and Causes

HIV refers to the human immunodeficiency virus, which is a lentivirus (a subgroup of retrovirus family) that infects humans. The mode of infection is mainly through contact with infected body fluids (such as [Read More ...]

Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)

What is Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm)? Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the skin on the scalp. It is caused by a type of fungi known as dermatophytes. These fungi tend to cause a round ring-like [Read More ...]