Onychomycosis, or fungal infection of the nail, most often affects the toenails. Infected nails usually have a thick, yellow appearance and can become coarse and brittle (see Figure 4). When ...

Durable and broad efficacy across patient subgroups at four years: Consistently high rates of complete or near-complete skin clearance seen at four years regardless of baseline weight or baseline ...

Yeast infections affect 75% of women at least once, while tinea cruris (jock itch) commonly develops in men, especially those who are active or overweight. Symptoms typically include intense ...

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is considered a rare and severe form of psoriasis that may be treated with a combination of oral medications, topical treatments, and more. Generalized ...

Cutaneous fungal infections that generally require systemic antifungal therapy include tinea capitis and onychomycosis. Tinea capitis, which is most often caused by Trichophyton tonsurans ...

Itchy skin, or pruritus, can result from conditions like eczema or dermatitis. Less commonly, it can stem from conditions such as kidney failure and liver disease. Some causes of itching affect ...

Tinea pedis, more commonly known as athlete’s foot, is a highly contagious fungal infection that develops on the feet. A fungus calledTrichophyton causes athlete’s foot. This fungus thrives in ...

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How do dermatologists diagnose ringworm? A dermatologist can often tell if you have ringworm by looking at the infected area. Your dermatologist may also examine other areas of your body. It’s common ...

Red spots on the skin can appear for a variety of reasons, ranging from harmless to potentially serious conditions. They can be caused by simple irritants like dermatitis, infections such as ringworm, ...

Super gonorrhea is not something good like Superman or Superwoman. It is a sexually transmitted bacteria that is resistant to most if not all the antibiotics that are currently available. It's ...