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What Is Luzu? Luzu ( luliconazole ) is a topical prescription medication used to treat various fungal infections on the skin, such as jock itch, ringworm, and athlete's foot in adults and children 2 and older. Luzu is available via prescription as a topical cream (medication you apply to your skin) and belongs to a class of medications called azole antifungals. For context, azole antifungals are medications used to inhibit the growth of a wide range of fungi, including fungal nail infections and vaginal candidiasis (yeast infections). Luzu works by blocking certain enzymes to inhibit the creation of fungi cell membranes, making them easier to kill. Currently, no therapeutically equivalent version of Luzu, containing the active ingredient luliconazole, is available in the United States (U.S.). However, Luzu, a brand-name medication, is available as a white, 1% cream in a 60-gram tube. Drug Facts Generic Name :...

Medicare.gov / AARP En español Some of the biggest changes to Medicare in years take effect in 2023, with more than 65 million Americans paying lower premiums and deductibles and about to feel the effects of landmark legislation designed to bring down the runaway cost of prescription drugs. In addition, a number of changes to improve the way Medicare beneficiaries can access behavioral health care will take effect in 2023. Changes could also be coming to telehealth. Some virtual services expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic will continue, while others could be phased out if, as expected, the coronavirus public health emergency is ...

Once upon a time, a sage by the name of Sir Mix-a-Lot took to the airwaves to extoll the virtues of a "Rump-o'-smooth-skin." Thirty years later, the skincare industry is awash with products designed to make that goal a reality — from butt butter and butt polish to butt masks and creams. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy Butt it still happens: baby got "buttne." But what exactly is butt acne? Turns out — most of the time — it isn't really acne at all. We talked to dermatology specialist Lauren Zamborsky, CNP, to find out what conditions cause pimple-esque blemishes on your behind, how to treat them and how to keep them from coming back. What is butt acne, really? The three most common causes of so-called butt acn...

health Updated on Jan 29, 2023 06:58 PM IST Pneumonia cases spike in winter and presents confusing symptoms. Here's how to identify a pneumonia cough and fever, who are more likely to get affected by it and effective tips to prevent pneumonia during winters Here's how to identify a pneumonia cough and fever and tips to prevent it (Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels) By Zarafshan Shiraz , Delhi Seasonal changes can cause a variety of diseases and pneumonia is one of the infections brought on by viruses and bacteria that is a common phenomenon during the winter. It is important to understand that pneumonia can happen at any time of year, not just during the winter however, the number of patients suffering from pneumonia rises during the colder months as people tend to spend more time indoors and are in closer proximity to certain bacteria, fungus or viruses. Pneumonia is described as an inflammation of the tissue in o...

The number of acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in the German population has dropped to 4.7% (Week 1). During the previous week, the figure was 7.3%. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has announced that the current value is like that of the pre-pandemic years. Nonetheless, there is still cause for concern: three teenagers with influenza infections died in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt as a result of secondary infections. Consider Bacterial Infections The RKI reported that the teenagers all had symptoms of bacterial meningitis. At the same time, influenza A viruses had been detected in all three cases. Streptococcus pyogenes was also detected in the blood cultures of two of the cases, and Staphylococcus aureus was present in one case. There were no indications of multiresistance. The RKI has now issued a warning: "The three fatalities are indicative of an increase in serious diseases caused by secondary bacterial infections following an influenza A infection...

Orbital cellulitis is an infection of the soft tissues and fat that hold the eye in its socket. This condition causes uncomfortable or painful symptoms. It's not contagious, and anyone can develop the condition. However, it most commonly affects young children. Orbital cellulitis is a potentially dangerous condition. When left untreated, it can lead to blindness, or serious or life-threatening conditions. Causes Streptococcus species and Staphylococcus aureus are the most common types of bacteria that cause this condition. However, other bacterial strains and fungi can also be the cause of this condition. Orbital cellulitis in children ages 9 and under is usually caused by only one type of bacteria. In older children and adults, this infection can be caused by multiple strains of bacteria simultaneously, making it harder to treat. Up to 98 percent of all cases of orbital cellulitis start out as untreated bacterial sinus infections, which spread behind the orbital septum. The orb...

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection from certain staph or strep bacteria that spreads from direct contact with another person's infected area. Impetigo is more likely to affect children than adults, with 12.3% of children affected by the condition compared to 4.9% of adults. Though stress cannot cause impetigo, it can make you more susceptible (likely) to getting the infection. However, research is unclear as to how much stress affects impetigo. Learn about impetigo, how stress affects the condition, how to lower your risk of getting it, and more. tylim / Getty Images Stress and Skin Health Stress cannot cause impetigo, but it can increase your chances of getting an infection since stress weakens the immune system. Stress can affect many body systems and the way they function and can lead to or increase the symptoms of many skin conditions, including: In turn, having a skin condition, especially one tha...