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Athlete’s Foot and Jock Itch

55.     Athlete’s foot and a skin condition called ringworm are caused by microscopic fungi. Athlete’s foot gets its name from locker room shower cubicles where the fungus may grow. Jock itch occurs in males around the genitals. Symptoms of both conditions are redness and itching. Personal cleanliness, using shower shoes in public shower rooms, and keeping feet dry will help prevent the spread of the fungus.

 Warts

56.     A wart is a small growth caused by a virus. Often several warts will appear in the same area. Although there is no cure for warts, they are usually harmless. The best treatment for warts may be to have them removed by a doctor.

 Impetigo

57.     Impetigo is a common and highly contagious infection, caused by bacteria, which ruptures and exhibits bright yellow crusts. It begins in moist area of the body, in areas where there is friction, and in cuts. It is most common in children, but may also occur in teenagers and adults. It is best to seek medical attention for this condition.

 Psoriasis

58.     Psoriasis is a non-contagious chronic inflammatory immune system disorder in which well defined red, raised scaly patches appear on the skin surface of the extremities like elbows and knees, trunk, back and scalp and occasionally the eyes, nails and joints. Later the skin becomes dry and flakes off. Scaling occurs when cells in the outer layer of skin reproduce faster (upto 1,000 times) than normal and pile up on the skin’s surface. There are several forms of psoriasis. The most common form is plaque psoriasis in which lesions have a reddened base covered by silvery scales. It may be localised or generalised covering the whole body. Its causes are unknown, but obesity has been positively linked to the incidence of psoriasis. Naturo-Food Therapy has been found to be successful in curing this disease. Psoriasis is the result of over-acidification of the system from excess intake of sugar, carbohydrates and fats. Remedy for the same is alkalising the body and breaking the cycle of imbalance.