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GlossaryFungal Infections (Mycoses)

diseases caused by fungi affecting skin, nails, or internal organs

Fungal infections, also known as mycoses, are diseases caused by fungi. These infections can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, nails, and lungs, and range from superficial conditions like athlete's foot to more severe systemic infections that can impact internal organs, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

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research Cutaneous Mycoses in the Elderly

September 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Skin fungal infections are more common in older adults due to factors like obesity, poor circulation, reduced mobility, and weakened immune defenses from certain medications.

research Alopecia Associated with Fluconazole Therapy

63 citations, September 1995 in “Annals of internal medicine”

Fluconazole can cause temporary hair loss, which stops after reducing or stopping the drug.

research Anticandidal Activity of Santolina Chamaecyparissus Volatile Oil

75 citations, January 1997 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology”

Santolina chamaecyparissus oil effectively fights fungal infections.

research Nosological Profile of Dermatological Consultations in Brazil

46 citations, December 2006 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Acne is the most common skin problem in Brazil, with a need for improved dermatological care and health education, especially for the public sector and black-skinned individuals.

research Incidence of Skin Diseases Diagnosed in a Public Institution: Comparison Between 2003 and 2014

11 citations, June 2017 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

More people were diagnosed with certain skin diseases and sexually transmitted diseases in 2014 compared to 2003 in a Brazilian public institution.

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