Fungal infection of the skin under the arms. How to diagnose and treat?
The spores of fungi, and a number of them in the active form in normal condition not only on the human body, but also help the body, providing protection, constraining the growth and development of other pathogenic microorganisms. However, there are fungi that can be present on the skin without causing her harm only to the weakening of the immune system. A normal acid balance of the skin is able to retain the uncontrolled growth of yeast fungi such as Candida, but the slightest imbalance leads to the development of fungal infection – mycosis, including candidiasis, which often occurs under the armpits.
Causes fungal infections under the arms
In skin folds on the body and under the arms creates a comfortable environment for the growth and development of fungal populations. Often Candida lesions are present in people with an exaggerated function of sweating (hyperhidrosis). Under the arms the body is always maintained a certain temperature, which coupled with high humidity, sebaceous secretions and then triggers the active growth of fungi.
To avoid candidiasis, and other fungal infections under the armpits, not to look for ways on how to treat it, not to suffer from the side effects of treatment, you should try to prevent infection.
- The first thing to reduce excessive sweating. There are many methods of surgical intervention, medical treatment, folk remedies.
- Carefully examine the composition of antiperspirants, to agree on the choice of means against sweat with a dermatologist.
- To use the most gentle methods of hair removal, disinfecting tools.
- Wearing clothes made from natural materials, avoid synthetics, especially in summer and in hot locations.
- To bathe more often, not to use antibacterial personal care products, rinse the armpits and herbal.
- Avoid public showers, body contact with the sand on the beach, other people's towels.
- Don't comb dry, itchy skin armpits.
- To reduce the amount of sweets, carbohydrates, alcohol in daily diet.
Nutrition, hygiene, regular self-examination, use of personal towels and money for hair removal will help to avoid fungal skin infection armpits.
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