Fungal Infection

Fungal Infection is caused by different types of fungi, which colonize on human body and cause an infection.

- Dr. Venkatraman Hegde

In some cases, fungi that are typically existing on human body can multiply out of control and may cause infection. Fungal infections are generally transmissible, so can spread from one person to another easily. Fungal infections are most likely to affect skin, nails, or lungs.

There are different types of fungal infections like - athlete’s foot, jock itch, yeast infection, ringworm, onychomycosis, or a fungal infection of the nail.

Some types of fungi cause itchy, circular, slightly raised bumps on the skin. This is called dermatophytosis, tinea or ringworm. Mostly it causes excessive itching. Anti-fungal creams or medications may seem to reduce the problem for a moment, but the problem starts again as soon as you stop using them.