Fungal infection

Treatment Duration
30

Suggested Sessions
2-4 times/year

What is fungal infection?

Skin fungus is a common condition associated with everyday life.

Fungi are everywhere, they love summer, heat and humidity, they affect people of all ages, they are usually easily treated and rarely something serious develops.

Fungi are very common pathogens, found in nature, water, animals and infect animals, plants and humans.

Fungal infections of the skin include fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails.

In Greece, superficial fungi and superficial fungal infections are more common, which are called skin fungal infections and candidiasis of the skin.

Transmission

Fungal infection of the skin is spread by direct contact with the skin, infected skin cells or hair that falls out. Sharing towels can also contribute to transmission.

Symptoms

Fungal infections of the skin, hair and nails have different symptoms, including:

itching
skin rash
heartburn
bare circular areas on the scalp
inflammation, flaking, broken skin between the toes (athlete's foot)
brittle, discolored nails (onychomycosis)

Occurance points

Between the toes/fingers
Legs
Under the chest
Genital area
Nails
Armpits
Other parts of the body

Fungal infection: Photos - Images

μύκητες στα δάχτυλα των ποδιών φωτογραφία

μυκητίαση, πόδι του αθλητή στο πέλμα φωτογραφία

μύκητες προκαλούν μυκητίαση ανάμεσα στα δάχτυλα του ποδιού φωτογραφίες

Categories of fungal infections

Superficial fungal infections are caused by dermatophytes caused by dermatophytes in yeasts (such as candida) and the variegated dandruff caused by a fungus that grows exclusively on the stratum corneum of the skin.

The fungi that cause dermatophytes are divided into three categories:

In hair plants found on the skin, nails and hair
In the microspores, which are located on the skin and scalp
In epidermophytes

Fungi grow when found in the right conditions, usually in hot and humid areas of the body where folds form.

Diagnosis

The correct diagnosis of fungal infection is made by the specialist doctor who is the Dermatologist - Venereologist.

Proper diagnosis is essential as many skin manifestations may look like fungus but may indicate another condition, such as psoriasis.

The diagnosis can be confirmed by examination of material from the skin under a microscope or, if necessary, by culture.

Θεραπεία και αντιμετώπιση της μυκητίασης

Treatment

Most mild skin infections are treated locally with antifungal therapy. If the treatment is not effective or if the extent of the skin lesion is large, then the doctor may also recommend oral treatment.

It is worth noting that some types of fungal infections, such as onychomycosis, can take several months to heal.

κρέμες και αλοιφές για την αντιμετώπιση και θεραπεία της μυκητίασης

Local treatment

χάπια και φάρμακα για την αντιμετώπιση της μυκητίασης

Medication

ολοκλήρωση φαρμακευτικής αγωγής για σωστή θεραπεία της μυκητίασης

Even if the fungal infection goes away completely, you should not stop your treatment, as it may come back!

Παράγοντες που ευνοούν την εμφάνιση μυκητίασης

Risk Factors

Fungi grow when found in the right conditions, usually in hot and humid areas of the body where folds form.

Fungal infections affect people of all ages, as well as children.

Some of the factors that favor the fungus are:

Weakened immune system - Immunosuppression
Long-term drug use
Obesity
Diabetes
Incontinence
Pregnancy
Intense sweating - Hyperhidrosis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a fungal infection of the skin is not treated?

It can spread to other parts of the body, be transmitted to other people and have a more serious course with a longer treatment time.

How long will I have the skin rash?

The duration of treatment varies from person to person and can last from a few days to months, while it is possible to return after the completion of treatment.

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Cost

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