LG18
04-07-21, 14:15
Hi,
I read a study the other day: researchers have now found that the fungus Malassezia (which is the predominant fungus on our skin) plays a large role in pancreatic cancer.
Apparently, it can colonise in the stomach and then pass the barrier into the pancreas, where it is instrumental in the development and progression of pancreatic cancer.
I have been a nail biter for years, but have now stopped. I also have a fungal nail infection which I’m treating. A few weeks ago I noticed that my thumb nails on both hands looked a bit discoloured, and the only explaination I can think of is that the nail infection from my foot has spread to my finger nails somewhat. Being a nail biter, I will have inevitably consumed whatever fungus was on my nail by biting them, which may well be the Malassezia fungus.
Further more, this fungus is all over our skin, and for years I have compulsively bitten the skin on my fingers.
Basically I will have inevitably swallowed bits of nail and skin, and I’m worried that I may have caused this fungus to colonise in my stomach, which may spread to my pancreas and cause cancer to develop. Do you think I should go and get my pancreas checked out?
Many thanks.
I read a study the other day: researchers have now found that the fungus Malassezia (which is the predominant fungus on our skin) plays a large role in pancreatic cancer.
Apparently, it can colonise in the stomach and then pass the barrier into the pancreas, where it is instrumental in the development and progression of pancreatic cancer.
I have been a nail biter for years, but have now stopped. I also have a fungal nail infection which I’m treating. A few weeks ago I noticed that my thumb nails on both hands looked a bit discoloured, and the only explaination I can think of is that the nail infection from my foot has spread to my finger nails somewhat. Being a nail biter, I will have inevitably consumed whatever fungus was on my nail by biting them, which may well be the Malassezia fungus.
Further more, this fungus is all over our skin, and for years I have compulsively bitten the skin on my fingers.
Basically I will have inevitably swallowed bits of nail and skin, and I’m worried that I may have caused this fungus to colonise in my stomach, which may spread to my pancreas and cause cancer to develop. Do you think I should go and get my pancreas checked out?
Many thanks.