Fungus

Fungi are everywhere. There are millions of different species of fungi on Earth, but only about 300 of those are known to make people sick. When fungal infections are impacting your skin’s health, Certified Dermatology is here to help.

Say Goodbye to Frustrating Fungal Infections

Fungal infections tend to be characterized by itching and burning sensations on the skin and can be caused by any number of means. Different types of fungus are incredibly common in our everyday environment, and your skin is unquestionably one of the most sensitive parts of your body. Keeping your skin safe from fungal infection is important, and the talented team here at Certified Dermatology is here to help if you think you might be dealing with some kind of frustrating fungal infection. We’re excited to offer a robust selection of the latest treatment methods and the most advanced procedures available, so we can help you find the relief you know you deserve. When you’re ready to learn more, check out our locations page and reach out to the Certified Dermatology office that’s most convenient for you.

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What Causes Fungal Infections?

Fungal infections are often caused by microscopic fungi that are common in the environment. Fungi live outdoors in soil and on plants but are also found on many indoor surfaces and human skin. Certain types of skin infections can be caused by bacteria that are able to infect your skin through wounds or openings like hair follicles and pores. Fungal infections are very similar, but they are caused by fungi, rather than by bacteria.

Fungus can often be allowed to grow and proliferate on the skin, for example, when a person wears excessively damp or wet clothing or when a person sweats heavily on a consistent basis. Fungus thrives in damp environments that aren’t exposed to constant sunlight and can grow on the skin when these conditions are present for a sufficient amount of time.

Understanding Fungal Infections

Mild fungal skin infections can look like a rash and are very common. For example, ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus, not a worm! Fungal infections in the lungs can be more serious and cause symptoms that are similar to other illnesses, such as the flu or tuberculosis. It’s recommended that you see a doctor if you suspect a fungal infection in the lungs.

Fungal meningitis and bloodstream infections are less common than skin and lung infections but can be life-threatening. Because the symptoms of fungal infections can be similar to those of other illnesses, proper diagnosis and treatment are often delayed. The more you know about fungal infections and your chances of getting one, the better you can protect your health.

Offering You the Relief You Deserve

Here at Certified Dermatology, we’re excited to be offering our patients a number of effective solutions to some of life’s most common skincare concerns, including fungal infections. For the most part, these issues can be treated with noninvasive means, giving us the ability to address the presence of fungus without subjecting you to any significant downtime or recovery period.

Topical solutions can often address the presence of fungus that has grown in areas where skin contacts other skin. Skin folds between the toes, in the armpits, behind the knees, and in other similar areas are common sites for the development of fungal skin infections, which can frequently be addressed with the use of antibiotics or topically-applied reams.

Fungal infections are as unique as the individuals who experience them, so your treatment will likely depend upon the severity and nature of your infection. During your consultation, we’ll get the chance to learn about your specific issues, so we can work closely with you to recommend a treatment protocol that will enable you to enjoy the relief you know you deserve.

Your Home for Advanced Skincare Solutions

Are you ready to discover the next level in advanced skincare? Here at Certified Dermatology, we understand that skin issues can take a variety of forms and can be caused by any number of factors. Whether you’re interested in addressing dermatological concerns of a medical variety or are more interested in a way to enhance your look ahead of an upcoming social event or get-together, we’re here to help you with the solutions and treatments that’ll create your ideal results.

Interested in learning more? A member of the Certified Dermatology team is standing by and ready to help you out with whatever you might need. Check out our locations page and reach out to the facility that’s most convenient for you to get started on your journey to healthy, happy skin today.