Question

A disease ‘X’ causes the following symptoms
(I) Athlete’s foot
(II) Barber’s itch
(III) Dhobi's itch
(IV) Infections of scalp and nail

Identify ‘X’ from the following.
A. Itching disease
B. Ringworm infection
C. Skin disease
D. Rashes

Answer 1

Hint: Itchy skin is an irritating and uncontrollable sensation, also known as pruritus, that makes you want to scratch to relieve the feeling. Internal disorders and skin problems are among the potential causes of itchiness.

Complete Answer:
- As a widespread eruption of skin lesions, a rash is defined. It is a medical term that is very broad. Rashes can vary greatly in appearance, and many possible causes exist. There is also a broad selection of therapies because of the variety.
- A fungal skin infection is a ringworm, also known as dermatophytosis, dermatophyte infection, or tinea.
- "Ringworm" is a misnomer, as the infection is caused by a fungus, not a worm. In the form of a ring, the lesion caused by this infection resembles a worm, hence the name.
- Ringworm is commonly specifically used to characterise tinea corporis (the body's ringworm), although it may also be used in other places to characterise tinea infection, such as tinea cruris (the groin ringworm).
- Both humans and animals can be affected by ringworm infection. Initially, the infection begins as red patches on infected areas of the skin and can spread to other parts of the body later on. The scalp, feet, nails, groin, beard, or other areas can be affected.
- If you have dermatophytosis in your nails, they may become thicker or discoloured, or they may begin to crack. It is called dermatophytic onychomycosis, or tinea unguium. If your scalp is affected, the hair around it may break or fall, and bald patches may form. The medical word is tinea capitis.
- Jock itch refers to the skin around the groyne, inner thighs, and buttocks being infected with ringworm. It's most common in men and adolescent boys.
- The common name for ringworm infection of the foot is the foot of an athlete (tinea pedis). In public places where the infection can spread, such as locker rooms, toilets, and swimming pools, it is often seen in individuals who go barefoot.

The correct answer is option (B) Ringworm infection.

Note: Depending on the severity of your ringworm infection, your doctor may prescribe different medications. Topical drugs, such as antifungal creams, ointments, gels, or sprays, can all treat jock itch, athlete's foot, and body ringworm.