Men may be from Mars, but that does not stop them from being more prone to fungal infections during monsoon.
Doctors say that due to high humidity in the air, there are infectious bacteria and viruses which become active and lead to various infections in males.
"During monsoon males are more prone to be affected by various types of fungal infection which include toes fungal infection, joint area fungal infection and tinea versicolor" said Dr Sachin Dhawan, director and consultant dermatologist, Skin n Smiles, a dermatology and orthodontic centre.
Most common among the band of infection during this season is joint area infection. Fungus often strikes the folds of the body. The underarms, groin and the area below the chest are the most commonly affected. There are two types of fungi which may affect these areas-- ringworm caused by the dermatophyte species and thrush caused by the candida species.
The large joints are most often affected. Dr Dhawansaid, "Men with weakened immune systems who travel or live in endemic areas are more susceptible to joint fungal infection".
Tinea versicolor is a long-term (chronic) fungal infection of the skin. Tinea versicolor is relatively common. It is caused by a type of yeast that is normally found on human skin. This condition is most common in adolescent and young adult males. It typically occurs in hot climates. The symptoms include increased sweating and itching.
Meanwhile, toes fungal infection is very common in males. It causes peeling, redness, itching, burning, and sometimes blisters and sores between the toes. The fungus grows best in a warm, moist environment such as shoes, socks, swimming pools, locker rooms and the floors of public showers. It is most common in the summer and humid climates. It occurs more often in people who wear tight shoes and who use community baths and pools.
"These infection occurs in male most often because male hormones induce more sweating in male than females," said Dr Dhawan.
Advisory to prevent fungal infections during monsoons:
* There are good quality Anti Fungal Powder, Cream and Soaps available to avoid the occurrence of any such condition
* Follow the hygienic practices for swimming like use personal sleepers, towel and have a gentle shower after swimming
* Consult your dermatologist as soon as you develop symptoms of fungal infection
* Avoid using home remedies and over the counter products for fungal infections
* Most importantly make sure that the Course of medication should be completed as per doctor's prescription
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-15/mumbai/32684484_1_fungal-infection-anti-fungal-powder-tinea-versicolor
Doctors say that due to high humidity in the air, there are infectious bacteria and viruses which become active and lead to various infections in males.
"During monsoon males are more prone to be affected by various types of fungal infection which include toes fungal infection, joint area fungal infection and tinea versicolor" said Dr Sachin Dhawan, director and consultant dermatologist, Skin n Smiles, a dermatology and orthodontic centre.
Most common among the band of infection during this season is joint area infection. Fungus often strikes the folds of the body. The underarms, groin and the area below the chest are the most commonly affected. There are two types of fungi which may affect these areas-- ringworm caused by the dermatophyte species and thrush caused by the candida species.
The large joints are most often affected. Dr Dhawansaid, "Men with weakened immune systems who travel or live in endemic areas are more susceptible to joint fungal infection".
Tinea versicolor is a long-term (chronic) fungal infection of the skin. Tinea versicolor is relatively common. It is caused by a type of yeast that is normally found on human skin. This condition is most common in adolescent and young adult males. It typically occurs in hot climates. The symptoms include increased sweating and itching.
Meanwhile, toes fungal infection is very common in males. It causes peeling, redness, itching, burning, and sometimes blisters and sores between the toes. The fungus grows best in a warm, moist environment such as shoes, socks, swimming pools, locker rooms and the floors of public showers. It is most common in the summer and humid climates. It occurs more often in people who wear tight shoes and who use community baths and pools.
"These infection occurs in male most often because male hormones induce more sweating in male than females," said Dr Dhawan.
Advisory to prevent fungal infections during monsoons:
* There are good quality Anti Fungal Powder, Cream and Soaps available to avoid the occurrence of any such condition
* Follow the hygienic practices for swimming like use personal sleepers, towel and have a gentle shower after swimming
* Consult your dermatologist as soon as you develop symptoms of fungal infection
* Avoid using home remedies and over the counter products for fungal infections
* Most importantly make sure that the Course of medication should be completed as per doctor's prescription
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-15/mumbai/32684484_1_fungal-infection-anti-fungal-powder-tinea-versicolor
