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What causes tinea (skin fungus)?

Apr 03, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
In general, skin fungal infections are caused by factors such as skin aging, fungal infection, allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, it is advisable to consume more foods rich in protein, various vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, such as eggs, lean meat, tomatoes, apples, etc., which can help replenish the body's energy needs.

Skin fungus is generally caused by factors such as skin aging, fungal infection, allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention and receive appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Skin Aging

With increasing age, the metabolism of skin cells gradually slows down, and the stratum corneum thickens. This may lead to reduced skin defense function, making it more susceptible to invasion by external fungi, thus triggering skin fungus. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and usually does not require specific treatment.

2. Fungal Infection

Fungi thrive easily in warm and humid environments. When the body’s immunity is low or the skin is damaged, these fungi may invade the skin and cause infection, commonly presenting symptoms such as local scaling, papules, and itching. Under medical guidance, patients may use antifungal medications such as itraconazole capsules, fluconazole capsules, or voriconazole tablets for treatment.

3. Allergic Reaction

When the body comes into contact with certain allergens such as chemicals or foods, it may trigger an allergic reaction, leading to symptoms like redness, swelling, and itching of the skin, which can induce or worsen skin fungus. Patients may follow medical advice to take medications such as loratadine tablets, levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets, or ebastine tablets for treatment.

4. Eczema

Eczema is a common skin condition. When eczema occurs, the skin may develop erythema, papules, and vesicles, accompanied by intense itching. Because eczema damages the skin barrier, pathogens such as fungi can more easily invade, thereby triggering or exacerbating skin fungus. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as chlorpheniramine maleate tablets, ebastine tablets, or loratadine tablets to relieve symptoms.

5. Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease. During flare-ups, the skin may exhibit red plaques, scaling, and itching—symptoms that may resemble those of skin fungus. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as azathioprine tablets, cyclosporine soft capsules, or Yinxueling granules to alleviate symptoms.

In daily life, it is recommended to consume more foods rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, such as eggs, lean meat, tomatoes, and apples, to supplement the body's energy needs and help maintain overall health.

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