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January 10, 2010 – 10:56 am
 Macroconidia of the dermatophytic fungus Epidermophyton floccosum, a fungus that commonly causes jock itch. Jock itch, also known as crotch itch, gym itch, eczema marginatum[1], ringworm of the groin, or tinea cruris, is a fungal infection of the groin caused by dermatophytes (Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton). It is more common in males, and is predisposed by increased moisture (as in hot, humid summer times), which promotes growth of the fungus 
Jock itch tends to cause itchy or burning sensation in the groin, thigh skin folds, or the anus; the rash appears as raised red plaques that may blister, ooze, or advance down the inner thigh. As the rash advances, it often forms a central area of clearing with advancing borders resembing a ring (hence the name ringworm). Tinea cruris is diagnosed by scraping some of the affected skin onto a glass slide, applying potassium hydroxide (KOH) to dissolve keratin from the skin cells to release the hyphae, heating the slide, and looking under the microscope for hyphae. A sample may also be sent to a lab for a mycotic culture (where the fungus is grown in Sabouraud’s agar).[2] This article will help you treat and cure this fungal infection. Read the full story »Popularity: 56% |
MRSA cases ‘on the rise in one in 10 hospital trusts’, report shows
June 15, 2009 – 11:40 am | No Comment
Cases of the deadly superbug MRSA are still on the rise in one in 10 hospital trusts, while one in five still have increasing rates of C. difficile, an official report shows.The report by the National Audit Office (NAO) sparked criticism of a “lamentable lack of progress” on measuring other potentially dangerous bloodstream infections which are also on the rise but are being neglected because of the concentration on MRSA and C. diff…
Defense Soap Donates Ringworm Soap to Orphanages in Philippines
May 23, 2009 – 5:52 pm | One Comment
As you may or may not know, all orphanages in the Philippines are supported 100% through donations and foreign sponsorship and aid. The smaller orphanages such as Bethlehem House of Bread and St. Martin, are in dire need of supplies and overall funding.Bethlehem House of Bread and St. Martin de Porres, are both in Bulacan, Philippines. Bethlehem houses 100 children (from infant to 18 years old). Many of the children do have parents, but come from large families where the parents can not afford to feed them. Some children are abandoned…
Largest Independent Pharmacy in New England Now Stocks Defense Soap
May 18, 2009 – 1:34 pm | No Comment
As the largest independent wholesaler located in New England, Burlington Drug Company serves a base of customers which includes community pharmacy, clinics, hospitals, closed door, institutional pharmacies and integrated healthcare systems. These market segments have been our focus for over 110 years.
Today they announced they will carry Defense Soap a spart of their movemnent to natural. green alternatives to skin care…
Guidance for Schools and Student Athletes about Community-Associated Staphylococcus Aureus (CA-MRSA) Infections
May 18, 2009 – 7:46 am | 5 Comments
Staphylococcus aureus , often referred to as “staph,” are bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Approximately 25% to 30% of the population are colonized with staph bacteria (i.e., carry the bacteria without becoming ill). Sometimes staph causes minor skin infections (e.g., pustules, small boils) that can be treated conservatively,without antibiotics. However…
Wrestlers learning hard way they must fight skin diseases
May 18, 2009 – 7:16 am | One Comment
By RACHEL LENZI Fort Collins ColoradoanPoudre High School wrestler Cole Gorton won the 189-pound championship at a recent wrestling tournament, but what he got that weekend was more than a trophy; the Poudre senior picked up a staphylococcal infection.The source of the infection, which most likely entered his blood stream through an open wound, may have been from wrestling on mats that were not properly cleaned and sanitized or from competing against wrestlers who may have been carrying infections…
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Beth Israel faulted for staph outbreak in mothers, babies
Over the past six months, 18 mothers and 19 newborns have become sick with a dangerous bacterial infection soon after being released from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, triggering a state investigation that uncovered serious problems with the hospital’s infection control practices…
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