Thursday, December 26, 2013

Fungus of skin


Is a fungal infection of skin dangerous?

 

Superficial fungal infections like tinea corporis are not life threatening but can be annoying and socially unacceptable. It is not appealing to others when you go round scratching your arse or groin, every few minutes.

Most people develop a severe itch which does not diminish with time. The rash can be so severe that one is unable to sleep at night. Those individuals who have a weak immune system are at a risk for spread of the fungus into the body and produce a serious infection. Individuals who have HIV may find it impossible to get rid of this fungus even with the use of potent medications.