What are types, symptoms and causes of skin fungal infections?
Out of millions of fungi species, only 300 of them cause skin infections. Skin fungal infections too much for immune system to counter. Fungi invade a patch of skin and cultivate producing discomfort, pain and itch. The types of skin fungal infections are - Tinea corporis i.e. Ringworm of body - Tinea pedis i.e. Athlete’s food - Tinea cruris i.e. Jock’s itch - Tinea capitis i.e. Infection of scalp - Tinea versicolor - Cutaneous candidiasis - Tinea unguium i.e. Onychomycosis The symptoms of skin fungal infections are - Persistent itching - Change in color, usually red - Peeling of skin - Cracking of skin - Burning sensation - Soreness The causes of skin fungal infections are - Warm and wet environment - Not maintaining hygiene - Wearing fabric that does not allow skin to breathe - Infected animals