A condition resulting from a fungus such as yeast or mold typically affects the skin, hair, nails or mucous membranes when the immune system is weakened, or environmental changes occur.
Fungal
infections occur when foreign fungi invade and infect a part of the body. These
fungi may reside on the skin, inside the body or in our surrounding environment
and primarily target the body's exterior, such as the skin, nails or
hair.
While
typically not life-threatening for people with a robust immune system, fungal infections
can exacerbate in patients with compromised immune systems. The most common
types of fungal skin infections that we see include athlete's foot, ringworm,
yeast infections, jock itch and nail fungi. In addition to making an unwelcome
mark on your skin, these types of infections can cause inflammation, itching
and pain.
How is it treated?
With proper
diagnosis, most fungal infections are highly treatable, often with fast
results.Diagnosis of a fungal infection
starts with a comprehensive examination by one of our board-certified providers
and may require a laboratory test to identify the specific fungus involved.
Fungal
infections treatment typically includes antifungal medications. Antifungal
medications may be oral, injected, or topical.
In addition to treatment, we may offer guidance
on ways to avoid future fungal infections – like protecting the soles of your
feet in damp environments.
THE TREATMENTS BELOW CAN HELP WITH FUNGAL INFECTIONS:
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