Consult your doctor in case of:
Is fungal infection contagious?
Fungal Fungal infections such as candidiasis and ringworm,
can spread from person to person through contact
Infections with the infected area and objects like linen, clothes and
personal hygiene items. Pregnancy Liver or kidney disease Taking other medications
of Skin What are the tips to maintain personal hygiene?
Why is antifungal treatment required?
Antifungal medications are required to treat fungal Take bath everyday, keep your skin clean and dry,
Fungal infections wear clean clothes.
infection. If not treated, a fungal infection is likely
Commonly, fungal infection of skin are found in moist areas like thigh folds, to get worsened and may spread to other parts of
between the toes, armpits and under the breast. Ringworm (tinea infections) the body. The treatment may get longer and recur Keep your skin around the genitals clean and
and candidiasis are the most common fungal infections of the skin. if not treated. dry. Choose loose-fitting cotton underwear.
Wash the underwear with hot water and iron
Causes of fungal infections? them before use.
Do OTC medications reduces fungal infections?
Moisture, warmth, irritation or injury increases the risk of fungal infection. Wash your feet daily and dry the skin between
It may spread from direct contact with an infected person, surfaces, bed Yes, over the counter (OTC) medications may reduce your toes, thoroughly after washing.
sheets, towels or clothing. the infection, however, for best result it is advisable to
consult physician.
Where can fungal infection on skin normally occur? Wear clean, cotton or wool socks.
Change them daily.
Scalp: Tinea capitis
What are the chances of recurrence?
Beard area: Tinea barbae
(barber’s itch) Fungal infections may recur, if you have poor personal hygiene and if entire course Keep your toe nails clean and clipped
of antifungal therapy is not completed as prescribed by the physician. If symptoms short.
Back: Tinea versicolor recur, consult your physician.
Avoid tight footwears.
Things to be considered while taking antifungal It’s best to wear breathable shoes or sandals.
medications
Groin area: Tinea cruris
What care do you need to take to prevent the
Other body part:
Tinea corporis Take the medicines as suggested by your doctor. spread of fungal infection?
Wash your hands frequently with soap and warm
water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Even if symptoms improve earlier, you must complete the
Toe area: Tinea pedis or course of antifungal medication.
athlete’s foot Wear sandals or shoes at gyms, locker rooms, and
public pools.
2 cm
The application of antifungal cream should be Sharing Avoid sharing clothes, towel, hairbrushes, combs,
Candidiasis usually occur in the moist areas of the skin. headgear, or other personal hygiene items. And
around the affected area and 2 cm beyond.
Candidiasis
after use, be sure to thoroughly clean and dry it.
