The Nurse Lady » Fungus http://www.thenurselady.com Tips and stories from a health professional. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:01:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Itching around crotch http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/ http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2007 11:40:29 +0000 The Nurse Lady http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/ Will wrote:
Help! I’ve got a red rash that itches like crazy around my privates and don’t know what to do about it. It’s a little embarrassing. But I’ve never had sex so it can’t be an STD. Any ideas what this might be? It started just as the weather started getting warmer. Could it be an allergic reaction?

Dear Will,
It could possibly be an allergic reaction. Have you changed soap or detergent lately? It could also be a fungal infection called jock itch. Another possibility is pubic lice, have you had any close contact with anyone where you might have been exposed. It sounds like you need to visit your doctor for a definite diagnosis and treatment.
Nurselady

]]> http://www.thenurselady.com/2007/itching/feed/ 0 Ringworm http://www.thenurselady.com/2006/ringworm/ http://www.thenurselady.com/2006/ringworm/#comments Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:14:00 +0000 info http://www.thenurselady.com/2006/ringworm/ Ringworm is an infection caused by a fungus, not a worm. It can affect a person’s scalp or body. Ringworm is not highly contagious but can be spread through very close, prolonged physical contact. A fungal infection of the groin is commonly known as jock itch. If the fungal infection is on the foot it is called athlete’s foot.

Ringworm appears as a circular, red scaly patch that spreads along the outer circumference, leaving the inner area of the circle clear. When found on the scalp the fungus causes patches of hair to break off or fall out. Ringworm of the body causes intense itching. An infected pet is a common source of infection.

A physician should see any student with a skin rash for proper diagnosis and treatment . If ringworm is diagnosed the physician will most likely prescribe a topical ointment or oral medication.

Students with ringworm should avoid close contact with others until treatment is successfully completed. Students should wear flip-flops if using a community shower, and caution students not to share towels

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