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- Medical Video: Skin फंगल इन्फेक्शन का इलाज treating fungal infection (in Hindi) Dr. Tyagi....
- How do you distinguish ringworm and Candida fungal infections?
- Infection with ringworm or ringworm
- Candida fungal infection
- What are the most effective remedies for ringworm and Candida fungi?
Medical Video: Skin फंगल इन्फेक्शन का इलाज treating fungal infection (in Hindi) Dr. Tyagi....
Everyone can get fungal infections on the skin, but if you are active in sports and physical activity, your risk may be higher. The two most common types of fungal infections are fungal infections ringworm aka ringworm, and Candida fungal infections.
Both types of fungal infections are more common in areas of moist skin. However, the area of the skin that is attacked is usually different. Research shows that fungal infections due to Candida can attack the scrotum skin in men, while ringworm never occurs in that part. The appearance of these two types of fungal infections is also different.
How do you distinguish ringworm and Candida fungal infections?
Infection with ringworm or ringworm
Although the name ringworm, this infection is not caused by worm aka worms, but by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. Ringworm usually attacks the legs (often called athlete's foot disease), groin (tinea cruris), scalp (tinea capitis), nails, hands and feet.
Ringworm causes an inflamed red rash, sometimes scaly, and its shape is usually round like a ring. The middle part is usually red, but can also be normal skin color. If it appears on the scalp, ringworm can cause hair loss.
Ringworm can be transmitted from human to human, or from moldy objects such as damp towels, or from pets such as dogs and cats.
Candida fungal infection
Candida mushrooms are usually found in all human bodies, but if the amount is excessive, it can cause infection. The most infected parts of the body are the vagina, vulva, male genitals, mouth, and warm and moist skin parts such as the armpits, between toes, groin, buttocks, folds under the breasts, and the area under the nails.
Candida fungal infections of the vagina can cause a burning sensation, reddish vagina, accompanied by thick white vaginal discharge such as cheese. Candida fungal infections in the mouth look like thick white patches on the tongue. On the skin, Candida fungal infections look like a flat red rash, with bumpy sides.
What are the most effective remedies for ringworm and Candida fungi?
Treatment for both types of fungal infections is not much different. You can use an antifungal lotion and lotion. Some ringworm and Candida fungi are also sold without prescription and are available in several brands. You can look for ointments containing clotrimazole, miconazole, or terbinafine.
