Fungi are among the common pathogens that infect human body, and the most common organ in the body to be infected is skin and its appendages (hair and nails). Fungi attack skin cells, and cause many diseases, differing and diversifying in their manifestations. There is no need to worry or fear because there are specialized treatments against fungi, aimed at killing them or inhibiting their growth so that human body cells can get rid of them. It is important to consult a dermatologist when any recent rash appears, so that you do not miss the opportunity for treatment. Thanks to the availability of latest diagnostic and treatment technologies at Perla Dermatology Clinic in Dubai, you can get rid of a fungal skin infection easily and quickly with Dr. Inas Musa.
Fungi:
They are pathogens, just like germs and viruses. It has different types: Trichophyton, Candida, Malassezia, and each type causes a specific skin disease.
Fungal diseases:
Fungus infects skin, causing the appearance of round red spots, which may be multiple and called tinea. And when it affects the scalp, it causes hair loss, brittleness and breakage. It may infect the nails and it is called tinea unguium, where the nails break, and they take a yellowish-brown color, and when it affects the area around the nail, this infection is called fungal paronychia.
Other types of injury:
There are other skin fungal diseases such as pityriasis versicolor that spreads on the back and chest often in young males and is brown spots with large areas of light brown (coffee color). There are also types of fungi that affect the fold areas such as the armpits, the genital area, under the breasts, and they cause red, ulcerated and very painful spots. It may also infect the mouth and cause painful white patches to appear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course, there are many antifungal medications. There are many forms, including: creams, ointments, liquid solutions, sprays, pills, injections. The appropriate form is used according to the type and severity of the injury. It is important to adhere to the dose of drug and duration of treatment, even if the infection improves, the doctor’s instructions must be adhered to. Some tests may be ordered before using certain fungal drugs (liver functional tests) in the elderly people.
Obesity, chronic diseases such as diabetes and chronic renal failure, use of certain immunosuppressive drugs or frequent and prolonged use of antibiotics.
Unfortunately yes. Infection can be transmitted from human to human, or from animal to human. A person can also infect himself, meaning that healthy patches of skin become infected from other infected spots.
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