Are skin
rashes and skin irritations an evidence
of having yeast infection? Prior to discussing the connection
between candida infection and the above symptoms, let’s
briefly explain what yeast infection is and the process
of candida infection formation that often manifests as
common skin problems, among other internal and external
symptoms.
Yeast is a medical term for single-celled fungi. The variety of yeast species that are often present in the human body are called Candida, whereas infections caused by these microbes are known as yeast infections, or candidiasis. In a healthy body the beneficial intestinal flora and a functional immune system are enough to control Candida. However, under certain conditions (such as the loss of the friendly bacteria, exposure to stress, heavy consumption of candida aggravating foods) the normal ratio of Candida and the beneficial microorganisms is disrupted. At this stage Candida multiplies rapidly, turns into its fungal form and tears the walls of intestines, penetrating the blood flow and transferring yeast infection to different parts of the body.
While candidiasis can
affect the whole body, it can manifest locally as well.
Skin yeast infection, also referred to as
candidal skin infection, is one of the most
common local subtypes of yeast infection, which can
manifest nearly anywhere on the body where there is skin
fold: under the arms, in the
groin, under the
breasts, between the toes, in the skin around the
fingernails, and under
the folds of the abdomen skin among obese
individuals.
Individuals with weakened immune systems, those who suffer from intense stress (strong immune system is essential to control Candida multiplication) and those who insist on unhealthy dietary patterns (especially intensive consumption of foods that feed Candida, such as refined carbohydrates and yeasty foods) are the most susceptible to yeast overgrowth. The intake of oral contraceptives, antibiotics and immune suppressant medications, alongside with exaggerated consumption of alcohol, caffeine, refined carbohydrates and processed foods can also decrease the levels of beneficial flora, feed canddia and thus contribute to the likelihood of candidiasis. In addition to that, toe candidal skin infection may be associated with tight fitting or closed-toe shoes and frequently affects those who are involved in sport activities.
In order to make an initial self-diagnosis of
candidal skin infection and to distinguish it from other
skin disorders, one must identify several additional
symptoms. The typical local symptoms include
reddish-brown rash, which sometimes becomes crusty and
can ooze; erythema, cracking, or maceration; wetness and
soreness in skinfolds-areas; itching, burning, and pain
in the infected areas; and presence of satellite papules or pustules. In case of severe
yeast infection, local symptoms may be accompanied by
internal/mental or emotional related symptoms, such as
digestive problems, food allergies, bad breath,
recurrent diarrhea, bloating, mood swings, fatigue,
blurry visions, depression, craving for sugar and other
refined carbohydrates etc.
In the past it was
widely assumed that skin yeast infections occurred
locally and could be effectively eliminated using
topical antifungal preparations. It is a fact that
medical doctors still encourage treating skin
candidiasis by means of antifungal creams. However, as
already mentioned yeast infections are triggered mostly
by internal factors, hence curing candida overgrowth and
its related symptoms cannot be achieved by tackling the
visible external symptoms while neglecting the root
causes. Moreover, if the underlying conditions that lead
to yeast infection are left untreated, it can lead to
the recurrence of the disease and to the worsening of
its related symptoms.
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