Yeast bacteria are always on the body and are usually
harmless. Skin
yeast infections can occur in the genitals, the
mouth, the anus and even on the skin. In most cases,
yeast infections will appear as a white cottage cheese
substance in the infected area. The area can also
be red and inflamed. It is the same in a yeast infection
on the skin.
Yeast infections on the skin will usually occur in
the actual skin folds where it is moist and warm.
This atmosphere allows yeast bacteria to multiply,
eventually causing an infection. People who are obese
may notice they have a skin yeast infection in areas
where skin folds overlap. The areas where people are
most prone to getting skin yeast infections is under
the arms or in the navel. The groin of both men and
women, as well as under the breasts, are also frequent
places for skin yeast infections to grow. Yeast will
more easily penetrate the skin in these areas if there
is an open wound or cut.
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What does a skin yeast infection look like?
Yeast infections in the skin are not unlike those in the genitals. In an area where a skin yeast infection has formed, the area may be very tender and red as it is inflamed. A person may notice blisters which are small in size or that their skin is dry and flaky. These blisters and rash are symptoms commonly seen in males with a penile yeast infection.
Do yeast infections on the skin smell?
People may be concerned about a possible smell from a yeast infection. This is sometimes a possibility in the genital area while in some cases, you may detect a slight cheese scent from a yeast infection on the skin. If a person knows what yeast smells like, then this may be a good sign that there is a yeast infection and not just normal body odors. Yeast infections are made worse when people sweat and it is very common for the infection to become more noticeable to a person when they become larger or obese. Yeast needs heat and moisture from the body to grow and sweating provides this environment.
Conclusion of yeast infections of the skin
Therefore, to find out if there is a yeast infection
in the body, look for these signs: an open wound or
cut which yeast can enter; obesity with folds of skin
that can harbor yeast due to sweat and moisture; red
and inflamed areas which may have an odd smell that
is not normal; and skin which becomes blistered or
dry and cracked. All these symptoms may become worse
if not treated within a reasonable amount of time.
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Resources
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