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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.
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.
Various pathogens can cause skin infections, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The symptoms, treatment, and outlook will depend on the cause. Infections can vary from mild to...
Common skin conditions Acne Athlete's foot Cellulitis Cold sores Dermatitis/Eczema Heat rash Hives Impetigo Psoriasis Ringworm Rosacea Seborrhoeic dermatitis Shingles Vitiligo NEWS
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection that causes a circular, ring-like pattern on your skin. It’s contagious and requires treatment with antifungal medications.
The four main types of skin infections are bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic. Bacterial infections, such as cellulitis and impetigo, can be treated with antibiotics. Fungal infections, such as athlete's foot and ringworm, can be treated with antifungal medications.
Fungal infections, or mycosis, are diseases caused by a fungus (yeast or mold). Fungal infections are most common on your skin or nails, but fungi (plural of fungus) can also cause infections in your mouth, throat, lungs, urinary tract and many other parts of your body.
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.
Ringworm, also called dermatophytosis or tinea, is a fungal infection of the skin. Ringworm isn’t caused by a worm. Learn how to identify and treat ringworm.