Fungal Skin Infections

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Fungal skin infections are caused by different types of fungi and can be a common culprit of itchy skin.

Fungi invade and grow in dead keratin, a protein that makes up your skin, hair and nails. The different types of fungal infections are divided into groups based on what type of fungus is involved.

Athlete’s foot (Tinea pedis)
Nail infections (Tinea unguium)
Ringworm
Intertrigo
Pityriasis versicolor (Tinea versicolor)
Thrush (Candida albicans)

Symptoms of fungal skin infections

The symptoms of a fungal skin infection depend on the type of fungus that’s caused it, and where it is. Fungal rashes can sometimes be confused with other skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema.

Fungal skin infections can cause a variety of different skin rashes. Some are red, scaly and itchy. Others may produce a fine scale, similar to dry skin. The fungus can affect just one area, or several areas of your body. If you get a fungal infection of your scalp, you may lose some hair.

You might not need to see your GP if you have a fungal infection. You might be able to manage it at home with medicines that you can buy over-the-counter. If you need advice about medicines, ask a pharmacist. If it gets worse or isn’t helped by over-the-counter medicines, contact your GP for advice.


Diagnosis of fungal skin infections

If you see your GP, they will ask about your symptoms and examine you. They may also ask you about your medical history.

Your GP will usually diagnose a fungal skin infection by looking at your skin and the location of any rash. They may take a scrape of your skin or a fragment of your nail or hair. Your GP will send this sample to a laboratory for testing to confirm the diagnosis.

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