Fungal Infections Fungi and bacteria live harmlessly inside the body and on the skin. However if an inbalance or increase of normally harmless bacteria and fungi occurs, this can cause the symptoms of a fungal infection of the skin. The two main types of fungal skin infections are candidal infections (yeast infections) and ringworm. Sweat rash (candidal intertrigo), thrush (candida albicans) and oral thrush (oral candidiasis) are types of yeast infection whereas athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris) and fungal nail infection (tinea unguium) are all types of ringworm. Antifungal products containing clotrimazole (Canesten), miconazole (Daktarin), zinc undecenoate (Mycota), terbinafine (Lamisil AT) and tolnaftate (Scholl) are most effective against fungal skin infections.
Ringworm Ringworm is not, as the name suggests, caused by a worm, but a fungal infection of the skin that can affect the feet, toenails and scalp.   More info...		Candidal Infections Candida is a yeast that is naturally present in humans, both inside and outside the body. Changes in the levels of candida can lead to fungal infections such as thrush.   More info...
Athlete's Foot Athlete's foot is a common condition in young people and adults. It is a fungal infection of the foot caused by bacteria on the skin which feed on dead skin cells and love warm, moist places.   More info...		Thrush Thrush is an infection caused by a yeast called Candida which is found on the body naturally. On occasion levels of Candida rise and cause infection.   More info...
Fungal Nail Infection Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis), are quite common in the UK. There are believed to be over 1 million sufferers.   More info...		Sweat Rash Sweat rash (candidal intertrigo, or 'thrush' of the skin-folds) is a sore, itchy red rash that occurs when sweat builds up on the skin.   More info...
Jock Itch Jock Itch is a fungal skin infection of the groin which can sometimes affect the scrotom.   More info...		Nappy Rash Nappy rash is a very common condition that most babies will get at some point. It is an irritation of the skin usually caused by a wet or dirty nappy touching the skin for too long.   More info...
Pityriasis Versicolor Pityriasis Versicolor, also known as Tinea Versicolor or Tinea Alba is a common skin condition caused by the overgrowth of a yeast fungus on the skin.   More info...		Oral Thrush Oral thrush is a candida infection of the mucus membranes of the mouth and throat.   More info...
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