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Skin mycoses: how to recognize and treat them

How to treat skin mycosis: from causes to drugs The term mycosis refers to an infection caused by pathogenic fungi called mycetes. But what are mycetes? They are saprophytic organisms living in the outdoor environment, but also dermatophytes of plants or animals. About a hundred fungal species is responsible for mycosis in humans. When a pathogenic fungus becomes established in…

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Labial Herpes, the enemy of your skin

Herpes labialis, etiology and definition Herpes is a skininfection with a generally cephalic site, predominantly at the level of the lips caused primarily byHerpes Simplex Virus-1 (abbreviation HSV-1) and more rarely byHerpes Simplex Virus-2(HSV-2 usually causes genital herpes). The infection occurs, at least once in the lifetime of 90 percent of people, with the appearance of small pustules or blisters…

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HPV virus: definition, diagnosis, and treatment

Although most genital infections caused by HPV regress spontaneously, a small proportion, if not identified and treated, can evolve into cancer. How, then, to identify the papilloma virus early and find effective treatment? In this guide we will tell you about the symptoms of HPV, its diagnosis, and the importance of undergoing a venereological examination to treat lesions. Let’s start…

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Couperose-rosacea, what is it?

Everything you need to know about rosacea, rosacea, and how to treat them In this article we will explain the symptoms, causes and how to treat rosacea properly after a dermatological consultation. Let’s start. What is rosacea couperose?   Couperose is a French term and indicates a fairly common chronic dermatitis that manifests as intense redness of the face combined…

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Nail fungus, when to contact a specialist

Nail mycosis, what it is and how it presents Nail mycosis, or more commonly called onychomycosis, is a frequent condition and consists of aninfection of the nails caused by the presence of microorganisms called mycetes. This is not a serious infection, but it should definitely not be underestimated because if taken to extremes it could result in surgical removal of…

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