What is a dermatologist?
Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with the skin, related diseases and skin care. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who has specialised in the field of dermatology for several years after completing their medical training. In South Africa, strict standards of training are maintained to ensure that all dermatologists within the country provide a similar service.
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Fungal infections are a common skin problem affecting about 15% of the population at any given time. Most skin fungi affect the enclosed areas, mainly the feet and groin, but a skin fungus can arise on any part of the body. Fungal infections of the skin are often referred to as a ringworm due to its characteristic round to oval lesions but should not be confused with nematode infections.
