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Fungal infections of the skin are very common. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments for common fungal infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
Fungal skin infections are rarely serious. Learn about seven types, such as a yeast infection or ringworm. Also, get the facts on diagnosis, and prevention.
Fungal infections on or in your skin can look red, swollen or bumpy. They can look like a rash or you might be able to see a lump under your skin. Fungal infections in your nails can make them discolored (yellow, brown or white), thick or cracked.
What is skin fungus? A fungus is a tiny organism, such as mold or mildew. Fungi are everywhere — in the air and water and on the human body. About half of fungi are harmful. If one of the harmful fungi lands on your skin, it can cause a fungal infection. You may develop a rash or feel itchy.
Learn about fungal skin infections like jock itch, athlete's foot and ringworm, which can produce a red, itchy rash thanks to skin fungus overgrowth.
Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton are dermatophytes that cause fungal infections. Dermatophytes are molds (a type of fungi). Many of these fungi live only in the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum) and do not penetrate deeper.
Most fungal skin infections are mild and treatable. Common symptoms include swelling, redness, and itchiness, though symptoms can vary depending on the type of infection you have.
Different types of bacteria and fungi live and grow on your skin. Most of them aren’t dangerous — your body requires the majority of them to carry out normal functions. However, some can cause...
Learn about each type of fungal infection, its symptoms, and treatments. Fungal infections come in different forms, like ringworm athlete’s foot, toenail fungus, yeast infections,...
In this article, we take a look at who is most at risk of getting a fungal infection and what the symptoms and treatment options are for some common types. Changes in the appearance of skin...