Fungal Infection Treatment In India

Overview

Your skin is the largest and most sensitive organ of your body. Funguses that live in the human body especially armpits, groin area, nails, and feet, cause fungal skin infections. Weak immunity is the leading cause, with over 300 million people fighting fungal infections globally, every year.

The two commonest types of fungal infections are ringworm and candidiasis. Ringworm is so called because it is seen as a centrally clearing, spreading scaly ring in different parts of the body. Candidiasis results from overgrowth of Candida species of organisms due to the permissive effect of heat, moisture, occlusion and friction in the body folds. Diabetes, obesity, excessive sweating and sedentary habits encourage candidiasis. The specific type of fungal infection can be diagnosed with fungal test.

Some of the common types of fungal skin infections are-

• Athlete’s foot:Also known as Tenia pedis, Athlete’s foot occurs when the tenia fungus begins to grow on your feet. It is most commonly associated with athletes because it grows in warm and moist climates such as in socks, near swimming pools and in locker rooms.
• Ringworm – Ringworm is a highly contagious skin infection and is spread by person-to-person or pet to person contact. The fungus can also spread through infected towel, clothes, and mud.
• Jock ‘s itch: Also known as Tinea Cruris, these fungi thrive in moist and warm areas of the body such as the groin, inner thighs and buttocks.

Symptoms

Symptoms of athlete’s foot:

• Infected area becomes soft and layers of skin begin to peel off
• Redness, blisters, and cracking of skin

Symptoms of Ringworm :

• Red itchy patches on the skin which develop into raised ring like bumps
• Formation of scales on the patches

Symptoms of Jock’s itch :

• tchy red circular rashes over the body and burning
• Chafing and peeling of the infected area

Treatment

Treatment includes applying of topical antifungal ointments while, severe cases may require oral Prescribed medication and maintaining personal hygiene.