Introduction -
What is Fungal candidiasis? - It is a strain of fungus that can cause an infection in your skin, among other locations. In normal conditions, your skin may host small amounts of this fungus.

More than 150 species of Fungal candidiasis exist, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Types of candida fungus skin infections include:

1. athlete’s foot
2. oral thrush
3. nail fungus
4. jock itch
   
   

Invasive candidiasis occurs when candida enters the bloodstream. According to the CDC, there are about 46,000 cases in the USA

The outlook for candida infection is often very good the condition isn’t serious and can be easily treated. However, uncontrolled infections can lead to potentially life-threatening problems — especially in those with weakened immune systems.
Citation
https://www.healthline.com/health/skin/candida-fungus#causes-and-risk-factors

Stress and hormones: if you're under stress for a prolonged period of time, the body may begin to produce increased levels of cortisol, a hormone that can weaken the immune system, and simultaneously cause elevated levels of blood sugar.

Antibiotics: Yeast infections are common in women who take antibiotics. Broad-spectrum antibiotics, which kill a range of bacteria, also kill healthy bacteria leading to overgrowth of yeast.

Lack of sleep and weakened immune system: A weakened immune system can lead to higher levels of naturally occurring acidity, which lowers your pH level, creating an environment that allows yeast to grow.

Clothing: Clothing that's tight or made of materials like nylon that trap heat and moisture might make yeast infections more likely.

Uncontrolled diabetes and poor diet: Yeast, also known as candida, feeds off of sugar. If your diabetes isn't well-controlled, your blood sugar levels can spike to unreasonably high levels. This increase in sugar can cause yeast to overgrow.

Citations: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/diabetes-and-yeast-infections#:~:text=Yeast%20feeds%20off%20of%20sugar,a%20yeast%20infection%20in%20response.

https://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-vector-candidiasis-infographics-reasons-causes-and-prevention-of-the-disease-vector-illustration-1494842498.jpg

https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/teens/yeast-infections.html#:~:text=Clothing%20(especially%20underwear)%20that's%20tight,make%20yeast%20infections%20more%20likely.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yeast-infection/symptoms-causes/syc-20378999

source-the Healthline Editorial Team. “Candida Fungus Skin Infection.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 26 Sept. 2015, www.healthline.com/health/skin/candida-fungus#symptoms. Accessed 11 Oct. 2021.

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