Superficial fungal infections
- 5 December 1995
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Postgraduate Medicine
- Vol. 98 (6), 61-75
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1995.11946086
Abstract
Preview Didn't mother always tell you to wear shower shoes in the locker room? She was right. Athlete's foot is one of several fungal diseases that thrive in hot, humid environments. The human body itself can create warm, damp conditions where skin folds or rubs. The authors describe clinical presentations of fungal infections commonly seen by primary care physicians, treatment regimens to relieve patient discomfort, and tips for daily routine care to prevent recurrence.Keywords
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