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The Anti-Fungal Cream That Will Cure Your Allergies

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Antifungal creams are highly effective topical medications that treat fungal skin infections such as jock itch, ringworm, skin yeast infections, and athlete's foot. Anyone can develop these fungal skin infections. You can easily treat these infections at home with an over-the-counter (OCT) antifungal cream, gel, or powder. This article will explore the different antifungal creams and how they work to treat fungal infections that can sometimes be caused by allergies. What Is a Fungal Skin Infection? Fungal infections are common, especially in areas like the groin area and feet. To reduce your risk of developing a fungal infection, prevent moisture build-up by drying off thoroughly after excessive sweating from working out or after a shower. What Are Antifungal Creams? Antifungal creams are applied topically to the affected skin area to treat such fungal skin conditions as jock itch, ringworm, skin yeast infections, and athlete's foot. Antifungal creams work by attackin...

How to Heal Cracked Skin?

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Cracked heels are uncomfortably irritating and not to mention unsightly. They are also unhealthy as they may be an easy gateway for bacteria. Read on and learn all about cracked skin causes and practical solutions.         Reasons Behind Cracked Skin ·          Warm weather forces us to wear sandals, and our heel area, in particular, takes the most beating. In a nutshell, this inevitable friction results in callus. Also, our skin tends to dry in the summertime due to sun and wind exposure. ·          Age plays a significant role in our skin’s health. In youth, our skin is more supple and hydrated. As we age, however, our sweat glands and sebaceous glands become less active, thus resulting in dry and itchy skin. Prevention is Better than Cure Whether skin dryness is due to warm weather or ageing, we must actively replenish and hydrate regularly. Here are some tips: ·  ...

Foot Care: Tips on Achieving Soft Feet

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The largest organ in our body is the skin. Thus, we must take care of it as best as we can. Otherwise, broken and unhealthy skin can be an entry point for bacteria and germs, especially on our feet.   The skin on our feet is comparable to an elastic band. When brand-new, an elastic band is moist, supple, stretchable, and recoils with movement. However, an old and dry band is brittle and thus more prone to breakage. In other words, dry skin on our feet can lead to cracked heels, which are painful and may also cause verrucae, athlete’s foot , and other infections.   To keep feet soft & healthy, having a regular foot care routine is necessary. Here are some tips:   ·          Hydration is key to hard, callused feet. For this, it is advisable to use foot cream with at least 25% urea content. Ideally, apply two times a day if dryness is extreme. Once the condition is under control, a once-daily application is necessary for main...