Fungal infections are skin illnesses caused by fungi viz; mold or yeast.

Fungi are microbes living in any habitat but are mostly found on land or other plant body. Some fungi are eatable such as mushrooms, while others, viz, aspergillus, are very hazardous and cause fatal infections in humans.

Fungal infection above or under the skin

• Painless or Painful swelling under the skin surface
• Redness
• Itching
• Rash
• Irritation
• Pimple
• Scaly skin

• Traveling to a place with a high prevalence of fungal infections
• People with feeble immune response .
• Using Common restroom, pools, etc .
• Not following hygiene rituals .
• Occurrence of new fungi due to environmental change

Management of fungal infections is a combined approach of medicine, diet, and home remedies.

• Antifungal medication
• Clotrimazole
• Terbinafine
• Miconazole
• Ketoconazole
• Diet modification

• Maintaining good cleanliness and sanitation, frequent washing of the hands with soap water after touching animals or infected people.
• Proper cleaning of the mouth and teeth .
• Regular cleaning of the nails .
• Wearing dry and cotton undergarments .
• Wiping the health club equipment with a clean cloth before and after using it .
• Ensuring that the skin folds of the body are without any moisture .
• Wearing shoes in public bathrooms .