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Fungus Among Us: Sorting Out the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly With Skin Fungus

Rebecca Sklar, RPA-C with Advanced Dermatology PC, Offers Tips on Treating Fungal Skin and Nail Infections.


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Rebecca Sklar, RPA-C with Advanced Dermatology PC
Rebecca Sklar, RPA-C with Advanced Dermatology PC

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Probably, the Clint Eastwood movie comes to mind first. "But 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'," says Rebecca Sklar, a certified registered physician assistant specializing in dermatology with Advanced Dermatology PC, "is also a great moniker for the millions of fungi that we share the world with. Most are harmless, even good, like those mushrooms on our pizza! However, some forms can cause common skin and nail infections about which we should be aware."

As we learned in high school biology, "fungi" is a kingdom of organisms that inhabit soil, water and air, as well as other living creatures, including humans. "There are different forms of fungi that make their home on our skin and in our bodies," explains Sklar. "However, health problems arise if there is an overgrowth, or if foreign fungi invade."

There are different forms of fungi that make their home on our skin and in our bodies. However, health problems arise if there is an overgrowth, or if foreign fungi invade.

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Fungal skin and nail infections affect millions. "One the most common forms is ringworm, medical name 'tinea' or 'dermatophytosis,'" notes Sklar. "As many as fifteen percent of us have ringworm on our feet, better known as 'athlete's foot.' Another common type is 'tinea cruris', also called 'jock itch.'"

Ringworm sometimes appears as a circle. However, with athlete's foot, the red, itchy rash typically shows up between the toes. In cases of "jock itch," a red, scaly, itchy rash affects the groin area.

In addition to ringworm, other species of fungi, including Candida, can cause skin infections, as well as fungal nail infections. The medical name for this is 'onychomycosis,' which may discolor and progressively damage the nail.

"Fungal skin infections," observes Sklar, "can appear similar to other conditions. A specialist's diagnosis is important so that the infection receives the distinct treatment it requires and is not mistreated. For example, steroid creams can exacerbate cases of ringworm."

"With fungal nail infections," continues Sklar, "the longer they progress, the harder they are to eradicate."

Most fungal infections respond well to treatment, including over-the-counter (OTC) applications, as well as prescription medicines. "In some cases," adds Sklar, "doctors may recommend interventions such as laser therapy."

"It's important for patients to understand the conditions that help inhibit fungal growth," emphasizes Sklar, "so that they can make choices that will support their treatment."

With that in mind, Sklar has the following suggestions:

5 Tips on Addressing Fungal Skin and Nail Infections:
1. Keep your cool: "Fungi love warm and wet," explains Sklar. "Infections typically occur in those body environments, like sweaty feet. We want to get out of damp footwear and clothing ASAP, as well as taking other steps, like applying drying powders."    

2. Keep it clean: "Fungi is contagious," states Sklar, "and can travel on personal items, like towels and nail clippers, as well as clothing that touches infected areas. Fresh, dry clothes, especially socks and underwear, are important, with more-than-daily changes if needed, for example after working out. Likewise, we want to keep nails trimmed and personal items disinfected."

3. Let it breathe: "Tight, 'unbreathable' materials can result in the wet, warm environment that fungi love," notes Sklar. "Cotton clothing – especially socks and underwear – and comfortable, 'breathable' footwear can help keep fungi at bay."

4. Some cases need more than OTC: "Ringworm such as athlete's foot and jock itch," says Sklar, "often responds well to over-the-counter products, such as terbinafine. But other forms, such as on the scalp, require prescription treatment. And nail fungus can be stubborn. A combination of prescription oral and topical medication may work. And in our practice, we're seeing excellent results with laser treatments, which have the benefit of avoiding medications' side effects."

5. Practice prevention: "The maxim 'sharing is caring,'" observes Sklar, "does not apply to fungi. Personal grooming items and towels should be personal. Likewise if we're at the salon, we want to be sure that pedicure and manicure items are disinfected between clients. At the gym as well, clean towels and shower shoes are essential."

"The dermatologist's office," concludes Sklar, "can put fungi in their proper place, so that we can focus on the good ones – like those on our pizza!"

Bio: Rebecca Sklar, RPA-C is a certified physician assistant through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.

Advanced Dermatology P.C. and the Center for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery (New York & New Jersey) is one of the leading dermatology centers in the nation, offering highly experienced physicians in the fields of cosmetic and laser dermatology as well as plastic surgery and state-of-the-art medical technologies. http://www.advanceddermatologypc.com.

SOURCE Advanced Dermatology PC

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