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Diseases » Athlete's foot » Glossary

Glossary for Athlete's foot

Candidiasis: Fungal infection of moist areas such as mouth or vagina
Contact dermatitis: Skin reaction to an irritant
Diabetes: Failing or reduced ability of the body to handle sugars.
Eczema: Eczema is a chronic skin condition characterized by skin inflammation and irritation. The severity of extent of the condition is highly variable. It may be caused by allergies, irritants or other factors such as stress.
Erythrasma: A condition where there is a bacterial skin infection that is located in the armpits or the groin
Foot conditions: Any condition that may affect the foot
Foot symptoms: Symptoms affecting one or both feet
Fungal infections: Any condition caused by fungus.
Intertrigo: Skin inflammation from rubbing together of two skin areas
Itraconazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Itraconazole (an antifungal drug) during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Miconazole - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Miconazole during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Nystatin - Teratogenic Agent: There is evidence to indicate that exposure to Nystatin during pregnancy may have a teratogenic effect on the fetus. A teratogen is a substance that can cause birth defects. The likelihood and severity of defects may be affected by the level of exposure and the stage of pregnancy that the exposure occurred at.
Pruritus: The sensation of itch
Psoriasis: Chronic skin rash condition, usually red or silver and blistery.
Scabies: Mite infection of the skin common in institutions.
Tinea: A general term for various fungal skin afflictions; often incorrectly called ringworm.
Toenail symptoms: Symptoms of the nails on the toes
Type 2 diabetes: Most common diabetes in adults, usually progressing slowly, mostly treated without insulin at diagnosis.