what is a skin yeast infection?
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When an overgrowth of Candida develops on the skin, an infection can occur. This condition is known as candidiasis of the skin, or cutaneous candidiasis. Candidiasis of the skin often causes a red, itchy rash to form, most commonly in the folds of the skin.
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Candida albicans is a yeast that causes fungal skin infections on the face. People may be more likely to develop an infection on their face if they have diabetes, a weakened immune system, an injury, or intertrigo. Yeast infections may burn, itch, and turn red.
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Candidiasis is infection with the yeast Candida. Candidiasis tends to occur in moist areas of the skin. Candidiasis may cause rashes, scaling, itching, and swelling. Doctors examine the affected areas and view skin samples under a microscope or in a culture.
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Superficial fungal infections are benign infections of the skin, scalp and nails caused by Candida albicans or dermatophytes.
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Common Fungal Skin Infections Tinea infections are easily spread from person to person, from touching someone who has the infection or by touching surfaces where the fungus is present (e.g., shower floors, areas around swimming pools, and locker rooms).
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What causes a yeast infection on the face? Yeast infections on your face are caused by an overgrowth of Candida in your body. In most cases, a yeast infection on your face is accompanied by yeast infections throughout your body.
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A common cause of a yeast skin infection is an increase in the amount of oils produced on the skin. This is most frequently associated with allergic skin disease. Another common cause of excess skin oils is seborrhea oleosa (see handout “Seborrhea in Dogs” for information on this condition).
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Also known as vaginal candidiasis, yeast infections are caused by a fungus. It generally causes your vagina and vulva (the tissues at the opening of the vagina) to itch.
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Yeast infections usually present as a red skin rash. This rash can sometimes appear with bumps or pustules. If the rash is centrally located around your mouth, you may have a condition called oral thrush, which is a yeast infection of the mouth.
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Yeast infection is a less troubling but still uncomfortable condition on the surface of the breast skin. This problem can develop even after weeks or months of successful nursing. The culprit is thrush, a form of yeast infection that thrives on milk. This infection will likely affect both you and your baby.
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Tinea versicolor is a fungal skin infection caused by yeast. People with this condition can get scaly patches anywhere on their body. These patches can be lighter or darker than your natural skin color. Unlike these skin patches, white piedra appears as nodules around the hair shaft that are a white-to-tan in color.
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Yeast Infections. Yeast infections of your skin are called cutaneous candidiasis. A type of fungus called candida causes these infections when it grows too much. Yeast infections aren't contagious. The infections are most common in warm, moist, creased areas of your body, including your armpits and groin.
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3. Fungal skin infections. These types of skin infections are caused by a fungus and are most likely to develop in damp areas of the body, such as the feet or armpit. Some fungal infections aren't contagious, and these infections are typically non-life-threatening.
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Yeast infections in men are common because the fungus that causes yeast infections (candida) is normally present on skin, especially moist skin. When some contributing factor — such as having sex with a female partner who has a vaginal yeast infection — causes an overgrowth of candida, infection can result.
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When an overgrowth of Candida develops on the skin, an infection can occur. This condition is known as candidiasis of the skin, or cutaneous candidiasis. Candidiasis of the skin often causes a red, itchy rash to form, most commonly in the folds of the skin. This rash may also spread to other areas of the body.
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An overgrowth of the fungus Candida is the cause of yeast infections. Candidal infections commonly occur in warm, moist body areas, such as the underarms or where skin folds over itself like breast/chest skin.
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Yeast infection Candida is a type of yeast that commonly grows in damp, dark areas of your body. It can cause a yeast infection known as candidiasis. Along with a white discharge, candidiasis can cover your navel with an itchy, red rash.