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Antifungal Medication (Clotrimazole)

What is clotrimazole? Clotrimazole (also known as Mycelex or Troches) is a medication used to treat superficial fungal infections. This medication is effective against thrush, a fungal infection of the mouth or throat also known as "white mouth.&qu...


Fungal Infections of the Skin

Approximately 10% of the population can be expected to have a fungal infection at any given time. Some common infections include athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm and yeast infections. What is athlete’s foot? Athlete's foot, also called tinea p...


Nail Problems: Fungus and Ingrown Toenails

What is nail fungus? Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is a condition that occurs when a microscopic fungus enters either a fingernail or toenail. Fungal infections occur in toenails more often than in fingernails. Nail fungus has cosmetic concerns as w...


Toenail Fungus Among Us

Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is on the rise. It accounts for more than half of all nail disorders. One U.S. study concluded that it affects more than 18 percent of the population. For people who frequently go barefoot or are planning a beach vacatio...







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