Moldy cheese: Is it OK to eat? - Mayo Clinic Mold generally can't penetrate far into hard and semisoft cheeses, such as cheddar, colby, Parmesan and Swiss So you can cut away the moldy part and eat the rest of the cheese Cut off at least 1 inch (2 5 centimeters) around and below the moldy spot Be sure to keep the knife out of the mold, so it doesn't contaminate other parts of the cheese
Mold allergy - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Like any allergy, mold allergy symptoms are triggered by an overly sensitive immune system response When you inhale tiny, airborne mold spores, your body recognizes them as foreign invaders and develops allergy-causing antibodies to fight them
Aspergillosis - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Aspergillosis is an infection caused by a type of mold (fungus) The illnesses resulting from aspergillosis infection usually affect the respiratory system, but their signs and severity vary greatly
Athletes foot - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Treatment If your athlete's foot doesn't respond to nonprescription products and self-care, you may need to see a doctor to get a prescription-strength cream or ointment, such as clotrimazole, econazole (Ecoza) or ciclopirox (Loprox)
Ringworm (body) - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis) is a rash caused by a fungal infection It's usually an itchy, circular rash with clearer skin in the middle
Pneumonitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Moldy conditions in hot tubs also can cause pneumonitis because the bubbling action makes a mist containing mold It's common for mold to grow in home humidifiers that aren't cleaned often Other examples of humid places where mold can grow and be released into the air include air conditioners, swimming pools, water-damaged carpet and
Geographic tongue - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Geographic tongue is an inflammatory but harmless condition affecting the surface of the tongue The tongue usually is covered with tiny, pinkish-white bumps called papillae
Lichen planus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals On skin, lichen planus often appears as purple, itchy, flat bumps that develop over several weeks In the mouth and genital mucosa, lichen planus forms lacy white patches, sometimes with painful sores Mild
Athletes foot - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Overview Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes It commonly occurs in people whose feet have become very sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes