What causes fungal infections of the skin?
Fungal infections of the skin occur when a fungus that is normally found in the skin, becomes overgrown. A number of factors may trigger this growth, such as: • Hot humid weather, such as during the summer or in hot and humid areas • Excessive sweating • Oily skin • Hormonal changes • Immunosupression- when your immune system is unable to protect your body from the growth of yeast or fungus on your skin or elsewhere.
