skin disorders
Overview of Fungal Skin Infections
Introduction
 Overview of Fungal Infections usually live in moist areas of the body where skin surfaces meet: between the toes, in the genital area, and under the breasts. Yeasts and molds are types of fungi. Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) and are Overview of Dermatophytoses (Ringworm, Tinea) that cause fungal infections. Dermatophytes are molds (a type of fungi). Many of these fungi live only in the outermost layer of the skin ( Structure and Function of the Skin ) and do not penetrate deeper. People with obesity are more likely to develop these infections because they have excessive skinfolds, especially if the skin within a skinfold becomes irritated and broken down ( Intertrigo ). People with Strangely, fungal infections on one part of the body can cause rashes to appear on other parts of the body that are not infected. For example, a fungal infection on the foot may cause an itchy, bumpy rash on the fingers. These eruptions, called Dermatophytid Reaction , are allergic reactions to the fungus. They do not result from touching the infected area. 