Archive for the ‘Skin Diseases’ Category
Acne does not only affect the face. In a large number of acne sufferers, the back, chest and shoulders are also affected. Symptoms of acne include :
- Pimples of varying size and distribution.
- Redness of the skin, either at the affected area or throught an entire zone on the face.
- Pain, itching or burning of the skin.
- Oily skin with whiteheads or blackheads.
- Pus or whitish-yellow exudate oozing from a pimple.
Most cases of a skin rash on the throat or neck are acute (short term). It may be due to an irritation from the fabric of your clothing (contact dermatitis) or a skin condition like hives (urticaria) and in some severe cases of acne, there may be some pimples on the neck which are itchy.
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Treatment of Skin Candidiasis
Topical antifungals, specifically those that are effective against yeasts, are usually sufficient to resolve the infection. In severe cases, oral antifungal drugs may be necessary but this will depend on your individual case. A skin yeast infection is persistent since many of these yeasts naturally occur on the skin. If the skin rash is severe, a corticosteroid cream may be necessary to first settle the rash and itching before starting the antifungal cream.
Prevention of a Skin Candidiasis
Good hygiene, attending to cuts and other skin rashes at an early stage and avoiding any clothing, underwear or accessories that may cause chaffing should be the main approach to preventing a skin yeast infection. Other preventative measures should include keeping the affected area dry by proper ventilation and using antifungal drying powders.