Can you get a yeast infection on you'r skin?!
Question: You sure can! When given the opportunity, yeast will grow nearly anywhere on (or in) our bodies. Usually, there are beneficial bacteria that keep the yeast at bay so to speak but if you have taken any immune suppressing drugs like an antibiotic or steroids this will increase your risk of developing a yeast infection. People with chronically compromised immune systems due to AIDS, mono infections, and chemotherapy often will have yeast infections in their mouths (thrush) and on their faces near the eyes. Diabetics are also prone to yeast infections that can show up in a variety of places. In health, it is not common to have a yeast infection on the skin.
Athletes foot is caused by a fungus but it is a different species (Tinea) than the one that causes traditional yeast (Candida) infections. Both respond to anti-fungals however I wouldn't think it would be wise to use something make for your feet elsewhere on the body. ;)
There are a lot of other bacterial and autoimmune skin conditions that might cause redness and itching so if you are concerned and/or it isn't going away I would head to the doctor. :)
Hope this helps.
Answers: You sure can! When given the opportunity, yeast will grow nearly anywhere on (or in) our bodies. Usually, there are beneficial bacteria that keep the yeast at bay so to speak but if you have taken any immune suppressing drugs like an antibiotic or steroids this will increase your risk of developing a yeast infection. People with chronically compromised immune systems due to AIDS, mono infections, and chemotherapy often will have yeast infections in their mouths (thrush) and on their faces near the eyes. Diabetics are also prone to yeast infections that can show up in a variety of places. In health, it is not common to have a yeast infection on the skin.
Athletes foot is caused by a fungus but it is a different species (Tinea) than the one that causes traditional yeast (Candida) infections. Both respond to anti-fungals however I wouldn't think it would be wise to use something make for your feet elsewhere on the body. ;)
There are a lot of other bacterial and autoimmune skin conditions that might cause redness and itching so if you are concerned and/or it isn't going away I would head to the doctor. :)
Hope this helps.
Yes you can. you can also get in your mouth and throat. Athletes feet and jock itch are both yeast infections.
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