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What does a fungal infection on the chest look like?

What does a fungal infection on the chest look like?

A fungal skin infection often looks bright red and can spread across a large area. A fungal skin rash may also have characteristics including: Color more intense at the border. Scale more intense at the border.

What causes fungal infection on chest?

Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal skin infection caused by a type of yeast. It’s a common cause of skin rash in teens and young adults. It causes lots of round and oval-shaped patches on the skin, especially on the chest, back, and upper arms. It’s also called tinea versicolor.

How do I get rid of a fungal infection on my chest?

Treatment options include:

  1. Topical antifungals. You put these directly to your skin. They may be in the form of lotion, shampoo, cream, foam, or soap.
  2. Antifungal pills. These may be used to treat more serious or recurrent cases of tinea versicolor. Sometimes doctors use them because they clear up the infection faster.

What is the main cause of fungal infection?

Common fungal skin infections are caused by yeasts (such as Candida or Malassezia furfur) or dermatophytes, such as Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. Many such fungi live only in the topmost layer of the epidermis (stratum corneum) and do not penetrate deeper.

What is the treatment for chest infection?

– ask a GP about the annual flu vaccine – find out if you’re eligible for the free flu vaccine – ask if you should have the pneumococcal vaccine – this helps prevent pneumonia – stop smoking if you smoke – cut down on how much alcohol you drink

What are different types of chest infections?

Bronchitis. Bronchitis is one of the most common chest infections.

  • Pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection that occurs in the airways of the lungs,causing the air sacs to become inflamed and swell with fluid or pus.
  • Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection that develops due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs or airways.
  • What do you need to know about fungal infections?

    – Being overweight – Have diabetes – Have an impaired immune system – Practice poor hygiene – Sensitive to perfumes, soaps, and chemicals – Using antibiotics for prolonged periods – Using steroids