Tag Archives: Fungal diseases

Do other skin diseases promote fungal contamination?

Posted on July 5, 2009 by Antony Zimmer

Not always. The risk of contamination increases only when the first disease leads to formation of cracks and erosions in the skin, i.e. entry of infection, or delays the process of desquamation of horny scales. Some cases have been known … Continue reading →

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How to avoid fungal contamination

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Antony Zimmer

Avoid Now fungal contamination Human pathogenic fungi usually dwell in the thickened layer of horny (keratinized) epithelial tissues; that is why it makes sense to get rid of all possible “refuges” for fungi. Regularly remove all callosities from your feet … Continue reading →

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Favorable conditions for fungal growth

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Antony Zimmer

Fungi thrive in moist and worm environment. That is why people with excessive foot sweating, those who do not wipe feet dry after washing and prefer wearing synthetic socks and shoes made from imitation leather and non-breathing materials and urban … Continue reading →

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