Fungal Infections
Fungal infections (mycoses) occurs when fungi pass our natural resistance barriers and establish an infection.
Most of us suffer from a fungal infection (mycosis) at some point in our lives. Fungal infections of the skin are perhaps the most common fungal infections we experience. These infections are usually caused by an imbalance or excessive growth of normally harmless strains of fungus found on the skin. Though symptoms can be unpleasant, most fungal skin infections can be treated quickly and effectively.
Common fungal infections often fall into one of two groups; those caused by dermatophytes (parasitic fungi) and those caused by the Candidia species of yeast.
Dermatophyte infections (dermatophytosis) can affect the skin hair and nails. Ringworm (tinea corporis), athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), fungal nail infection (tinea unguium) and ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) are all dermatophyte infections.
Thrush (candidiasis), intertrigo, oral thrush (oral candidiasis) and fungal nappy rash are yeast infections caused by the Candida species of yeast.
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Yeast Infections
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Fungal Sweat Rash
Fungal Sweat Rash occurs in skin folds such as the armpits, groin area and under the breasts. A fungus infects the area and the warm and moist conditions cause it to multiply. The result is very itchy, sore and scaly skin which can sometimes have a white-yellow curd covering it.
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Thrush
Thrush is a fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida that affects both males and females. It is naturally found in the body, at a harmless rate, but when conditions change and the pH is unbalanced, the yeast multiples and causes the symptoms of thrush.
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Fungal Nappy Rash
Fungal Nappy Rash affects the groin and buttocks, the fungus also spreads into the skin folds. It is caused by a damp and dirty nappy touching the skin for too long. The condition can be treated at home, if the condition doesn't improve your doctor will be able to help you further.
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Oral Thrush
Oral Thrush is caused by a fungus called Candida Albicans. The fungus causes white spots and can be uncomfortable.
Dermatophyte Infections
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Ringworm
Ringworm is the common name for the skin infection Dermatophytosis, which is caused by a fungi called dermatophytes. A contagious skin infection that can affect people of all ages but is easily treated using topical anti-fungal creams.
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Jock Itch
Jock Itch, know medically as Tinea Curis, is caused by the same type of fungus as Ringworm and Athlete's Foot. The infection can affect the whole groin area including the tops of the thighs.
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Fungal Nail Infection
The most common nail condition is Onychomysis, a fungal infection of the nail plate. It causes the nail to become thickened, yellow and brittle.
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Scalp Ringworm
Typical symptoms of scalp ringworm are reddening, hair loss, scaling and intense itching. This contagious skin infection is caused by a fungi carried on humans and animals, plus the spores can live on bedding, unwashed clothes, towels, brushes and furniture. This form of ringworm can affect people of all ages but is most common in children.
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Athlete's Foot
Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis) is a fungal skin infection which results in the skin becoming scaly, itchy and dry. It can be transferred from one person to another, this usually happens in areas where people walk barefoot such as swimming baths or showers.
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Treatments For Fungal Infections
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Antifungals
Antifungal medications containing amorolfine (Curanail), fluconazole, clotrimazole (Canesten), miconazole (Daktarin), zinc undecenoate (Mycota), terbinafine (Lamisil AT) and tolnaftate (Scholl) are effective against fungal infections.
