WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS?

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS?

Athlete’s Foot

Common fungal infection that affects foot area are called Tinea pedis or athlete’s foot. This fungal infection grows in the condition that provides moisture, moist and warm environment. It commonly happens to the athletes that practice sport because of the condition of socks, shoes, sports equipment and locker rooms as they are sweating. In reality, it can be affected by anyone that doesn’t take care of their hygiene.

Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal yeast infection or vaginal candidiasis happens when Candida overgrowth in women caused by Candida albicans. Disruptions of imbalance of the bacteria สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที and yeast in the vagina may be related due to the antibiotic, stress, hormone imbalances and poor eating habits.  Fungal toenail infections and diaper rash also can be caused by Candida infections as it grows inside the body such as mouth, throat, gut and vagina. The number of it can multiply as it grows and lives depending and changing in a way that encourages its growth.

Jock Itch

Differ from athletes’ foot, this fungal infection affecting the skin. This skin disease known as Tinea cruris grows in a warm and damp environment such as in summer or in warm, and humid areas. Commonly Jock itch can happen to the body part or area that produces moist condition like groins, buttocks, and inner thighs. It can be spread through direct contact with an infected person or any object that can be infected by the fungus.

Fungal Nail Infection

A common fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails call onychomycosis. It caused unwanted appearance to the nails such as discoloured, thick, crack or break and also unwanted pungent smell. It appears on the body as an itchy rash.

Ringworm

Because it appears in the shape of circular rash. This skin disease is called ringworm or dermatophytosis. Ringworm cause by fungus can infecte to any part of the body skin. Ringworm in the feet it’s being call athlete’s foot. It appears to be red in colour and caused itchy to the skin. Anyone can get ringworm as the fungus can live on skin surfaces, and also home needs such as clothing, towels and bedding. Fungal infection on scalp may appear with this skin disease.

Tinea Versicolor

Tinea versicolor or pityriasis versicolor happened when the fungus growing out of control on the skin. The fungus interferes with the normal pigmentation of the skin and caused small discoloured patches to appear. It may appear both in lighter or darker pigmented skin. People that live in tropical and subtropical areas in the world likely affecte by it.

Thrush

Fungal infection on face that affected the area of the mouth and throat. It’s call oropharyngeal candidiasis. This infection is cause by a fungus call Candida. The same fungus that causes vaginal infection. While esophageal candidiasis, is  an infection in the esophagus area, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach. The people with HIV/AIDS commonly infected to this infection.

Interface Dermatitis (ID) Reaction

A skin disease known as autoeczematisation that cause itchy feels to the skin with small water-filled blisters. Commonly occurs at the sides of the fingers, hands, chest or arms.