{"product_id":"2940045083966","title":"A Simple Guide to Skin Fungal Infections","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkin fungal infections are caused by a plant form type of micro-organism which invades the dead layers of the skin such as the dead scaly cells of the skin, finger nails, toe nails, webs of feet and fingers and the follicles of hair in the head or armpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome fungi can invade the inside of the mouth and vagina (oral and vaginal thrush) and lungs (actinomycosis).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are caused by Candida or yeast infections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey fortunately are not so common\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the types of skin fungal infections?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Ringworm (Tinea corporis)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn spite of its name the disease is not caused by a worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is usually found on the skin of the body as a raised area of skin seen in the form of a ring hence the name ring worm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ringworm is caused by a number of fungi of which Tinea corporis is the most common\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Athlete Foot (Tinea pedis)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis occurs in a hot humid environment and most commonly affect the feet of the young male adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExercise which causes the feet to become hot and sweaty creates an ideal environment for this infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAthletes are most prone to it hence the name Athlete foot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey occur as scaly areas between the toes and can spread to the under surface of toes and feet and from one foot to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe skin is usually red and itchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. White spots (Tinea Versicolor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese white spots which can be seen in many people at the beach or swimming pools are due to a fungal infection which can affect people of any age and sex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite spots occurs in the skin of those who are exposed to an environment which is moist hot and humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white spots may appear as white, pink or light brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey do not tan on exposed to sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo against a tanned skin the white or pink spots become obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey usually occur on the upper part of the trunk such as the neck, chest, upper arm and abdomen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey may be itchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Nail Fungal Infections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNail Fungal Infection is a common disease caused by superficial fungi infection affecting the nails of the fingers and toes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey occur more commonly in people who live in tropical climates because of the humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Fungal Infections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Ringworm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Athlete Foot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 White Spots\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Nail Fungal Infections\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47108097999088,"sku":"2940045083966","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940045083966_p0.jpg?v=1763970854","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940045083966","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}