Show I DOCTOR TALK I I Dr By Rembert l Benjamin Denjamin tD Fungus infections of the skin are probably the most common form of skin disease seen in inthe inthe the general public I i- i letes lete's foot can be found in people of all ages s regardless regardless re- re of occupation social position or activity This infection usually begins as a slight fissure or crack between between be- be tween the fourth and fifth toes which itch severely Another variety of this fungus begins usually as a I small blister found on the bottom of the feet After th the j blister ruptures a raw area remains which may be extremely extremely ex- ex irritating and at times may become seriously infected secondarily by bacteria Some very stubborn infections infections on the scalp are detected in school children occasionally This type involvement should be isolated from the theother theother other group of children even if only by means of wearing a cap at all times at least until the I infection has been controlled ThiS is a very bothersome and tenacious strain and complete eradication is very difficult and prolonged Usually each individual hair particle has to be plucked from an affected affected af- af ea a en 00 the scalp followed y specific medication to this arl an t. t S 'S the fingernails become become be- be beI I come infected with on one e of a var variety of strains of fungi The patient has to treat this situation diligently and faithfully daily un under der the direction of his physician for months in order to bring about a successful cure Ringworms or localized fungus infections may be found I anywhere over the body surface These can be treated successfully successfully success success- I fully and usually very rapidly i by the application of a specific fungicidal ointment I Though fungus infections are not usually serious th they y i imay may develop into a very debilitating state requiring a prolonged course of treatment if they are not attended to at the nearest opportunity I |