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Fungal Feet Infections – Types, Pictures, Causes and Spread

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Fungal infections of the skin on the feet are common. Most are due to one type of fungal infection but other less common and even rare fungi can also cause infections of the feet. For example, thrush is caused by Candida albicans, a type of yeast, and this fungus can also infect the skin on the feet. However, “thrush of the foot” is rare. There are several reasons why fungal infections are more likely to occur on the feet. Understanding why this may occur on the feet in particular can help to prevent future infections after treatment. Types of Fungal Foot Infections Although fungi are in one kingdom of organisms, there are man different families and species of fungi. Most fungal infections of human skin, whether on the foot or elsewhere on the body, are caused by dermatophytes. Less commonly, yeasts can also infect human skin. The Candida species of yeasts are the main cause of these type of skin infections but another rare yeast can also cause an infection of the skin on the feet, particularly on the soles. Dermatophytosis The term dermatophytosis refers to skin infections caused by dermatophytes. It also includes dermatophyte infections of hair and nails. [...]

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