Question 1

could you get fungi on your balls?

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Yes: the most common is candida which creates an itchy, reddish rash.  Other fungi that can infect the skin in other parts of the body can land on the skin of the testicles, but are extremely rare.

Question 2

are all antibiotics made from fungi?

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Synthetic: They are all synthetic.  We've come a long way since alexander fleming discovered dead bacteria surrounding his cultures of penicillium fungi in 1928.

Question 3

how do fungi spores relate to tissue damage?

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Rash: It is really an allergic response or tissue reaction to the fungi.

Question 4

have fungi skin disease.which medication can i use?

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Various skin meds:  Clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate, terbinafine hydrochloride, and tolnaftate generally work well for fungal skin infections. However, if your condition persists or is severe I suggest you have an exam at a medical clinic with a referral to a Dermatologist. I wish you well with your health!

Question 5

can fungi in the private area be treated without medicine?

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Fungi : Some mild infections can be treated with natural options, herbs, and such, but in this case, I would suggest that a physician takes a look and prescribes you the best treatment for it, in that area fungi infections can spread easily.

Question 6

what is the best solution and products to use for fungi nail ?

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See a dermatologist: Begin with precise diagnosis. Treatment for fungus is effective only if it is actually fungus. Finger or toe? Paronychia? Underlying disease? Different treatment for yeast vs fungus. The pills can be very effective and are generally safe. Once expensive, they are cheap ($10) as generics.

Question 7

can fungi be dangerous if it's not treated? (down there, in a womans private area) :)

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Most genital area ("down there") fungal infections are due to yeast, usually Candida albicans. With rare exceptions, vaginal yeast iinfections are uncomfortable but not dangerous. But treatment is easy and inexpensiive, so why not get treated? If the diagnosis isn't certain, see your doctor to confirm what's going on. Good luck.

Question 8

i feel like something is walking on my skin. i've done some tests on fungi but it didn't show anything. could it be a type of dermatophytes ?

Accepted Answer

No: No test for any fungus is useful for you. Begin with a dermatologist if you can. Do you really mean that you itch????? You need a diagnosis. There are numerous possible causes, but fungus is not among them.

Question 9

how to remove warts and fungi?

Accepted Answer

Two different: These are completely different problems that are treated in different ways.  A lot depends on where the fungus and warts are at!  please provide a location and we can give you better advice.

Question 10

fungi is that related to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Yeast infection: Fungal infections are related to diabetes
in that people with diabetes are more prone to fungal infections. Diabetes decreases the immune system and this makes people with diabetes more prone to
fungal infections.

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