Yeast Infections

Ultimately, it is important to know that yeast infections can affect most parts of a person’s body. Skin yeast infections are common, though many people do not know this because they are most commonly referred to as rashes or inflammations. However, skin yeast infections, sometimes called Intertrigo, are caused when yeast affects skin folds. These infections are caused by a fungus called Candida albicans.

Areas that have skin touching skin are most at risk because the fungus gets trapped and can grow because these areas are generally moist. The areas most at risk for contracting a skin yeast infection are the armpits, groin area, under the breasts, between toes and fingers, and between fat folds. Basically, the skin needs to be touching more skin and the environment needs to be warm and moist for a skin yeast infection to take hold.

You may have a skin yeast infection if the area between skin folds is especially irritated or inflamed. Itchiness is one of the most common symptoms of a skin yeast infection. Additionally, this area may have blisters, be painful, and be discolored.

If you think you have a skin yeast infection, it is important to treat it as soon as possible. If you have a doctor treat it, 90% of people report that the infection was cured in two weeks time and some people even reported the infection was gone in a couple of days.

Skin yeast infections can be caused by many things. If the weather is especially hot and humid, it can result in an overgrowth of the fungus. Additionally, poor hygiene and clothing that is too tight or restrictive can result in the infection. If a person has sensitive skin, they are predisposed to suffering from skin yeast infections. People who use topical steroids are also at risk of having skin yeast infections as are people with diseases or illnesses that lower their immune system.