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What Is a Fungal Infection?
A fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a skin condition caused by a fungus. There are millions of species of fungi found in soil, on plants, on house surfaces, and on the skin.
Symptoms
A fungal skin infection symptoms include:
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Dry skin
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Itching
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Irritation
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Redness
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Swelling
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Blisters
Types
Fungal infections can affect any part of the body. Some of the most common are athlete’s foot, ringworm, yeast infections, and jock itch.
Athlete's Foot
The athlete’s foot, also called tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of your feet. They are usually found in summer and humid places like socks, swimming pools, and public showers. More common in people who wear tight shoes, don’t change sweaty socks, and use public baths and swimming pools.
Athlete's Foot Diagnosis
Not all scaly and itchy feet are caused by fungus. Your doctor may scrape off a bit of skin and check it under a microscope to be sure about your condition.
Athlete's Foot Diagnosis
Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is not ringworm but a fungal infection of the skin. It is named after an annular eruption with a worm-like edge.
Ringworm Diagnosis
Doctors will ask questions based on your symptoms. They might ask if you had contact with an infected person or animal. They can also take samples from the infected area and look at them under a microscope to make sure.
Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are also known as cutaneous candidiasis. It is caused by a fungus called candida. A yeast infection is not contagious. The infection is most common in warm, damp, and wrinkled areas of the body, including the armpits and groin. They often occur in people who are obese or diabetic. It can also cause infections of the nails, vagina, or mouth.
Yeast Infection Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask about your medical history and perform a physical exam. He may also take a sample of the affected area to check it under a microscope.
Jock Itch
A fungus known as tinea causes jock itch. The infection is also known as tinea cruris. The fungus loves moist areas such as the inner thighs, genitals, and buttocks. Infection most often occurs in summer or hot and humid weather.
Jock Itch Diagnosis
Doctors can usually diagnose it by how it looks and where it is on your body. To be sure, they can look at a skin sample under a microscope.
Causes
Fungal infections are caused by different kinds of fungi species. Like:
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Athlete's foot is caused by at least four kinds of fungus. The most common is the Trichophyton rubrum.
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Ringworm is caused by ringworm known as Tinea corporis.
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Candida causes yeast infections.
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A fungus Tinea cruris causes jock itch.
Treatment
Doctors will prescribe you antifungal medicine to take them orally or put on your skin. Get the best treatment of fungal infections at Derma miracle clinic by the best qualified and certified doctors.
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