Athlete’s foot, also known as Tinea pedis, is a fungal skin infection that affects the feet.  It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes.  The infection is called athlete’s foot because it affects people whose feet tend to be damp and sweaty, which is often the case with […]

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) – Symptoms and causes Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that affects people of all ages. It is a chronic condition that causes itchy, dry, red, scaly patches, blisters, and skin infections.  There are several types of eczema, namely atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis.  […]