Fungal infections on the face are due to an overgrowth of yeast thats naturally on the skin.
In some instances, it can also be because of another kind of fungus.
It also explains how a facial fungal infection is diagnosed and getting treatment with oral or topicalantifungal drugs.
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What Are the Differences Between a Yeast Infection and Fungal Infection on the Face?
A yeast infection is a kind of fungal infection.
A fungal infection on the face is often sparked by yeast that has overgrown.
Infections can also be sparked by other types of fungus, like mold.
A persons overall health, especially their immune system function, also plays a role.
A yeast infection on the face due to Candida albicans is known ascandidiasis.
Candida albicansis the same yeast that causes oral and vaginal yeast infections.
When the face is affected by the overgrowth of the yeast, the infection is calledcutaneous candidiasis.
These infections are more common in people with underlying health conditions.
Perleche
Perleche is a yeast infection around the mouth, especially at the corners which become cracked.
Its also calledangular cheilitis.
Dentures, lip-licking, and thumb-sucking are the greatest risk factors for perleche.
Other candida infections on the face are rare.
It can easily be confused with a psoriasis rash.
This jot down of fungal infection can also lead to pus-filled areas on the skin.
If you have other yeast infection symptoms and have a rash on your face, see your provider.
There are hundreds of types of fungi that can cause infections.
Candidarashes usually have a bright red color, whereas psoriasis looks like silvery scales.Candidarashes may have pus as well.
However, some types ofCandidarash (especially chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis) can look similar to a psoriasis outbreak.
Treatment of Fungal Skin Infections
when you obtain a diagnosis,treatment forCandidarashis straightforward.
Your provider may also prescribe a prescription antifungal cream.
What Happens If You Dont Treat a Fungal Infection On Your Face?
Avoiding your psoriasis triggerslike stress and skin injuriescan help reduce the likelihood of fungal skin rashes.
These infections can easily be mistaken for psoriasis.
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