Fungal Rashes

Fungal rashes are common and can be complicated to diagnose. Rashes to the body and trunk may occur subalternarily to infection with tinea corpora (ringworm) or tinea versicolor. There are many types of fungus germs (fungi) and some can contaminate the skin, nails, and hair. Most fungal skin conditions are not severe and are usually not easily spread from person to person.

A fungal rash is fiery-red in color and can spread across a considerable area. The color may be more terrible at the center and may lack a distinct border. Smaller, more complex lesions may be present on the outer perimeter of the rash area. Inspite their reputation, fungal rashes are not commonly caught from dogs or other animals, nor are they easily transmitted in gyms, showers, pools, or locker rooms.

There are different types of fungal rashes such as: Tinea versicolor, Athlete's foot, Ringworm etc. Tinea cruris commonly happens in sportspeople. It strikes the groin and the buttock, complexion of rashes is itchy, inflamed and reddened. Fungal skin rash is not contagious. But occassionally-deep infections caused by the fungal rashes may lead to serious problems.

Fungal rashes on the scalp could result in hair loss. Although, these rashes should not be confused with other skin infections like psoriasis, eczema, etc. The rash is frequently seen across the buttocks but may extend into the groin area and thighs. The rash may have a diversity of appearances. The site of infection may be just one area of the body, or there may be many infected areas. In most cases they are not highly infectious between people either. The rash may be somewhat irritating, but sometimes it is very itchy and inflamed.

Persons who are more prone to develop a fungal rash are like---who are overnight, person who lather heavily, person who have a loss of mobility. The rash may range depending on which type of fungus causes the infection. Occassionally fungal skin infections look similar to other skin rashes such as psoriasis.

There are many reasons, which result in fungal skin rash. Many of them are like Diabetes, weak immune system caused because of cancer or HIV infection. Though people who develop fungal infections may be more credulous to them in the future, most of these infections can be cured.

Causes of Fungal rashes

The common causes and risk factor's of Fungal rashes include the following:

• Weak immune system caused because of HIV infection and cancer, diabetes are reasons of fungal rashes.
• Suppressed immune system.
• Loss of mobility.
• Cut of the skin and moist skin also develop fungal rashes.
• Excess humidity.
• Use of a new skin care product that irritates the skin.
• Person who sweat heavily and Person who are overnight has increased the risks of fungal rashes.

Symptoms of Fungal rashes

Some sign and symptoms associated to Fungal rashes are as follows:

• Fungal rashes on the scalp could result in hair loss.
• A fungal rash is generally fiery red in colour and it can spread across a large area.
• The rash may be mildly irritating, but sometimes it is very itchy and inflamed.
• The colour is supposed to be more intense at the centre and may lack a distinct border.
• Loose (detached) nail.
• The rash is commonly seen across the buttocks but may extend into the groin area and thighs.

Treatment of Fungal rashes

Here is list of the methods for treating Fungal rashes:

• If the patient is licentious, apply a thin layer of moisture barrier ointment over the anti-fungal cream.
• Ketoconazole shampoo (eg Nizoral) may be prescribed for fungal scalp infections.
• Terbinafine tablets may be prescribed for fungal nail infections.
• Use products having dimethicone , petrolatum and zinc oxide to prevent the fungal rash.
• Oral medications -- such as Sporanox (itraconazole) or Lamisil -- may be taken for several months.
• Other medical treatment involves the ROUTINE use of lotrimin 1% cream.

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