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Did you know that there are several types of fungus that live on the skin? The fungus is very small in number so it doesn't cause a problem. However, the fungus can sometimes multiply actively and cause infection. Unfortunately, many people don't realize they have this condition. Come on, find out more about the characteristics of the following fungal infections of the skin.

Fungal infections of the skin are common

Fungi can live anywhere, such as in soil, air, and water. The outermost part of your body, the skin, can be easily exposed to fungi. That is why there are certain fungi that live on your skin.

Initially, the amount of fungus on the skin is very small. However, certain activities, health problems, and lack of personal hygiene can lead to mold growth out of control. As a result, the fungus can easily infect your skin.

There are many diseases caused by fungal infections, but the most common ones include:

• Water fleas (tinea pedis or athlete's foot): Trichophyton rubrum fungal infection which multiplies in the dead tissue of the toenails and the outer layer of the skin due to a warm, humid environment.
• Panu (tinea versicolor): fungal skin infection in the form of white or reddish or brown spots, accompanied by fine scales and itching.
• Jock itch (tinea curis): tinea fungal infection which usually occurs in multiple areas of skin, generally occurs in the groin and armpits.
• Ringworm (ringworm or tinea corporis): a fungal infection that often causes red, scaly skin. This infection can occur anywhere on the skin of your body.

Symptoms of a fungal skin infection that you may be experiencing

Although the types of diseases and fungi that cause infection are different. However, the symptoms do not differ much. The following are the characteristics of a fungal skin infection that you need to be aware of, including:

1. Very itchy skin

Anyone has ever felt itchy, even when you don't have a problem with your skin. Itchy skin indicates the body's reaction to foreign substances on the skin. However, itching due to a yeast infection will be different from regular itching.

In addition to feeling worse, itching from a yeast infection will be felt more often and can spread. You may feel very irritated by the itching that appears.

2. A rash appears

Itchy skin that appears can make you stiffer because you want to keep scratching it. Within a few days, the itching feeling that you keep scratching will cause a rash. However, the rash that results from a yeast infection is generally very distinctive and can be distinguished if you pay close attention.

The rash from ringworm will look like a ring, white scaly inside and red circles around it. While tinea curis will cause a red, circular rash with slightly protruding edges1. Then, the rash from the water flea causes red, blistered skin.

3. Changes in skin texture accompanied by a disturbing hot sensation

Over time the skin rash will change the skin texture. You will feel the infected skin feeling softer, dry, scaly, raised (bouncy), or peeling. Apart from itching and redness, the infected part of the skin also feels hot.

What to do if you experience this?

To treat this disease, you can use anti-fungal creams or ointments, one of which contains ketoconazole. The way this antifungal drug works is to stop the growth of fungus.

If you are still in doubt about choosing the right drug, consultation with a doctor must take precedence.

In addition to medicine, you need to pay attention to the cleanliness of your body, especially keeping your skin dry and clean.