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Yeast Infections on the Skin - Common Symptoms

A fungal skin infection caused by Candida is called cutaneous candidiasis.

You can get a rash caused by yeast almost anywhere, but the more common areas for a rash are folded areas like the armpit, in the crotch, under the foreskin, and under the breasts. Obesity can create folds and crevices that form a perfect environment for Candida.

This yeast is also the most common cause of diaper rash.

As with any other yeast infection, the underlying cause can be any of the things listed before, such as the use of antibiotics, irritation by chemicals or perfumes, diabetes, hormone changes, etc.

There is nothing unusual about having Candida living on the skin. Yeast lives on the skin almost all the time without hurting anything. However, when the conditions are right, the yeast can grow too quickly or turn into its infectious form, and you then get a rash.

A Candida rash looks red and flat, with sharp scalloped edges. You may see small pustules around the edges of the rash, the area may itch or burn, and it may be painful. There are usually smaller patches nearby. A rash around the anus may be white or red, and will itch.

Yeast infections can also appear on the nail bed (onychomycosis). Some doctors are becoming concerned that the popularity of orally-administered anti-fungal medication like Lamisil Tablets™ may create more strains of drug-resistant infectious yeast.

It is not yet known if these medications are resulting in more invasive forms of skin, vaginal or oral yeast infections, but the possibility is there, and should be discussed with your doctor before beginning an oral treatment for nail infections.

To learn more about symptoms of yeast infections, please see the following articles:

• Common Symptoms of Vaginal Yeast Infections
• Bacterial Infections - When It Looks Like a Yeast Infection, But It's Really Something Else
• Common Male Yeast Infection Symptoms
• Common Symptoms of Oral Yeast Infections - Thrush
• Symptoms of Less Common Types of Yeast Infections
• Systemic Yeast Infections

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The author encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon knowledge of the issues of nutrition and health, and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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