The signs and symptoms of fungi on the skin that cause fungal infections vary depending on the type of infection. The manifestations may include the presence of stains white, dark or red on the skin, desquamation or itchiness affected regions, training of crusts or cracks, among others.
Among the main types of skin mycosis are tinea, pityriasis versicolor (white cloth) and candidiasis. The fungi that cause these infections can be present in the soil, in animals or even in other people.
Symptoms
Tineas
This ringworm can affect the skin, hair, and nails. Its main symptoms are the appearance of red patches that have blisters or scabs and itching.
Pityriasis versicolor (white cloth)
Causes the appearance of white spots on the skin that can appear in groups or isolated. The spots may flake off and tend to manifest on the trunk, on the arms on the face and neck. The spots can also be dark or reddish and become more evident with exposure to the sun,
Its popular name "white cloth" is due to a common sign of this type of fungus, which normally leaves the skin around the affected area lighter.
Candidiasis
In the skin, candidiasis can cause lesions with cracks in the corners of the mouth and fissures in the regions of skin folds, such as underarms, groin and underneath the breasts.
In the genital area, this fungus manifests symptoms that include red spots, itching and the presence of whitish vaginal discharge.
Treatment
⇒ Pityriasis versicolor: Antifungal medicines applied directly to the site or administered orally;
⇒ Tineas: Topical or oral antifungal agents;
⇒ Candidiasis: Local or oral antifungal medicines.
In case of skin fungal symptoms that cause mycoses, consult a dermatologist to receive an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
Learn more at: Can Fungus in the Skin Cause Ringworm?
