What causes skin fungus?
Aug 31, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Tinea may be caused by factors such as personal hygiene habits, environmental conditions, trauma, Trichophyton rubrum infection, and diabetes. In daily life, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene, frequently wash clothes and bathe regularly, keep the skin clean and dry, and avoid prolonged exposure to damp environments in order to reduce the risk of tinea.
In general, dermatophytosis refers to fungal skin infections. Dermatophytosis may be caused by personal hygiene habits, environmental factors, trauma, Trichophyton rubrum infection, diabetes, and other factors. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Personal Hygiene Habits
Poor personal hygiene habits, such as infrequent changing of clothes or failure to clean the body regularly, can lead to increased accumulation of dirt and sebum on the skin surface. These residues create a favorable environment for fungal growth, thereby triggering dermatophytosis. It is important to develop good personal hygiene habits in daily life.
2. Environmental Factors
Remaining in damp and warm environments for extended periods—such as tropical regions or areas with hot, humid summers—provides ideal conditions for fungal growth and reproduction, increasing the risk of developing the condition. It is essential to keep the skin clean and dry in daily life.
3. Trauma
Trauma mainly includes scratches, abrasions, or chemical injuries. When the skin is damaged, its barrier function is compromised, making it easier for fungi to invade and cause dermatophytosis. This may be accompanied by symptoms such as reduced immunity and skin pain. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as Yunnan Baiyao Capsules, Sanqi Tablets, or Huoxue Zhitong Capsules for treatment.
4. Trichophyton Rubrum Infection
Infection with Trichophyton rubrum primarily occurs through direct contact with infected individuals or contaminated objects. These fungi thrive in warm, moist environments, invading the stratum corneum of the skin and causing dermatophytosis. Symptoms may include red patches and itching. Treatment should be guided by a physician using topical or oral antifungal agents such as terbinafine hydrochloride cream, clotrimazole cream, or itraconazole dispersible tablets.
5. Diabetes
Diabetes may result from genetic factors, unhealthy lifestyles, or viral infections. These conditions can impair skin metabolism and immune function, making the skin more susceptible to fungal invasion and thus leading to dermatophytosis. Symptoms may include polyuria and weight loss. Patients should follow medical guidance and take medications such as metformin hydrochloride tablets, glimepiride tablets, or acarbose tablets for management.
To reduce the risk of dermatophytosis, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene, frequently wash clothes and bathe, keep the skin clean and dry, and avoid prolonged exposure to damp environments.
