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Overview of Superficial Fungal Infections of the Skin

Superficial fungal infections of the skin are categorized into superficial, cutaneous, and subcutaneous types. Superficial mycoses affect the stratum corneum and include conditions like tinea versicolor, tinea nigra, and piedra. Tinea versicolor is a chronic infection caused by Malassezia furfur, wh

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Helpful Functions for Iris Species Prediction and Dot Number Calculation

The provided content includes a function to predict Iris species based on petal length and width (Iris setosa, Iris versicolor, Iris virginica) and a function to calculate the number of dots in a figure pattern. The Iris prediction function uses specific criteria for each species, and the dot number

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Understanding Ringworm: Causes, Types, and Treatment

Ringworm, a common skin disorder known as tinea, is caused by fungi called dermatophytes. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by worms but by a fungal infection. This article explores the various types of ringworm affecting different parts of the body, such as tinea corporis (body), tinea c

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