Infections

Infections occur when the body is injured or when mycosis (the condition by which a fungus gets through the resistant barriers of the body to establish an infection) occurs.

Wounds of the skin lead to infection if they are not cleaned thoroughly. In comparison, fungal infection relates to the tissue level that has been colonised. The first, 'superficial mycosis', is related only to the most outer layers of the skin and hair. Fungal infections which extend deeper into the epidermis, 'cutaneous mycoses', includes more invasive nail and hair diseases. The host immune response may be triggered which cause pathological changes in the skin. The diseases are often called ringworm (although no worm is present) or tinea.

Treatments for wounds try to keep the infection at bay by cleaning and keeping the wound moist. Fungal infections in comparison are treated by topical applications of formulations often with medical or active ingredients that clear the infection and help prevent the recurrence of the infection. If this is not successful you should seek medical attention to treat the infection.