What Are The Types of Skin Fungal Infections?
Did you know that athlete’s foot is more common in men and tends to show up in the web spaces between the 4th and 5th toes. As well, studies show that 17 per cent of those frequenting swimming pools have athlete’s foot. If not treated, athlete’s foot can also spread to the bottom and tops of the feet. There are four patterns of foot fungal infection: A. Interdigital (between the outer toes) A softening of the skin (maceration), scaling and some inflammation can be seen especially in the web space between the outer toes. This can also spread to surrounding skin surfaces. B. Ulcerative Also occurring between the toes, erosions and ulcers can develop as a result of secondary bacterial infection. C. Moccasin type This occurs when the infection becomes a very fine scaly eruption on the soles of the feet with some redness, which may extend to the side of the heel and at the front of the foot D. Vesicular An immunological response to the fungus, an eczema like reaction occurs in which small b
