Tinea Versicolor (Pityriasis Versicolor)
INTRODUCTION Tinea versicolor, also known as pityriasis versicolor, is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin caused by Malassezia ...
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Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (Oral Thrush)
INTRODUCTION Oropharyngeal candidiasis—commonly known as oral thrush—is a fungal infection of the mouth and throat caused by Candida albicans. Although ...
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Tinea Barbae
Introduction Tinea Barbae is a fungal infection of the beard and moustache area, commonly seen in adult males. It is ...
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Tinea Faciei
Tinea faciei is a common fungal infection of the face caused by dermatophytes (fungus that grows on skin). It often ...
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Tinea Capitis
INTRODUCTION Tinea Capitis, commonly known as scalp ringworm, is a contagious fungal infection that affects the scalp and hair shafts. ...
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Pediculosis (Head Lice)
Pediculosis, commonly known as head lice infestation, is a very common condition, especially among school-going children. Although lice do not ...
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Hygienic Scabies
Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation caused by a microscopic mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. Many people mistakenly believe that ...
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SYCOSIS BARBAE ( FOLLICULITIS BARBAE)
SYCOSIS BARBAE ( FOLLICULITIS BARBAE) What is Sycosis barbae?Sycosis barbae is the superficial dermatophyte infection on the bare area of ...
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EPIDERMOID CYST
EPIDERMOID CYST What is an Epidermoid cyst?Epidermoid cyst sometimes known as sebaceous cysts contain a soft “cheesy” material composed of ...
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