Examination of the feet is important in lower extremity edema. In patients with lymphedema, there is an inability to tent the skin of the dorsum of the second toe using a pincer grasp (Kaposi-Stemmer sign)7,9â11 (eFigure D).
The heat under the house, mixed with the leaking water was causing the moisture and the mold growing on the closet wall. Some of the water just sitting under the tub area was the cause of the mildew and the awful odor. After he cleaned out the tub drains and resealed the grout the smell in the bedroom disappeared.
Mildew is a thin fungus growth that's usually black, white or gray. Although mold and mildew are synonymous for most people, one is actually the cause of the other.Mildew has two main types, grows under certain conditions and in certain types of locations, can be effectively treated in a couple of ways, and can be prevented from growing with several proactive methods.revention. Keep any place where mildew is likely to grow--such as a closet or bathroom--as clean as possible. Eliminate dampness by heating the room for a little while; then open doors and windows, or use air conditioners and dehumidifiers to dry the air or cool it down so that the moisture is removed.