Online Fungal Infections Treatment
Fungal infections can be itchy, uncomfortable, and hard to clear on your own. Start a consultation today and have a board-certified doctor review your symptoms to determine the right treatment. If prescription antifungal medication is appropriate, it can be sent to your preferred pharmacy the same day.
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Learn More How does an online consultation for a fungal infection work?
Here is what happens when you start a consultation for a fungal infection at Your Doctors Online.
- A board-certified doctor asks about your symptoms, how long you have had them, and anything you have already tried
- You can send photos of the affected skin, nail, or scalp, which helps the doctor narrow down the type of infection
- The doctor confirms whether an over-the-counter cream is enough or a prescription antifungal is needed
- If the diagnosis is not clear, the doctor can send you a lab requisition for a fungal culture to take to the lab
- When a prescription is medically appropriate, it goes to the pharmacy you choose, usually the same day
- If the infection is widespread, keeps coming back, or you have diabetes or a weakened immune system, the doctor will arrange in-person care
What is a fungal infection?
A fungal infection happens when a fungus grows where it should not, most often on the skin, nails or scalp, or on the moist lining of the mouth and vagina. Fungi live in air, soil, plants and water and most are harmless. A few take hold when skin stays warm and damp, or when the immune system cannot keep them in check.
The ones treated online are the common surface infections:
- Ringworm on the body (tinea corporis), caused by dermatophytes from the Trichophyton, Epidermophyton and Microsporum genera
- Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), on the soles and between the toes
- Jock itch (tinea cruris), in the groin and across the inner thighs
- Fungal nail infections (onychomycosis), on toenails far more often than fingernails
- Vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush, both caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans
What are the symptoms of fungal infections?
Symptoms vary depending on where the infection develops. Common signs include:
- On the skin: A round, red, scaly rash with a raised edge and clearer skin in the center, often with itching.
- On the feet: Cracked, peeling, or flaky skin between the toes, burning or stinging, and sometimes blisters that ooze or crust.
- In the groin: An itchy, red rash that spreads from the groin crease to the inner thigh.
- On the nails: Thick, brittle, or crumbly nails with a loss of shine and white or yellow streaks.
- In the mouth: White patches on the tongue or inside the cheeks that may bleed when brushed, along with pain when swallowing.
- In the vagina: Itching, burning, soreness during sex or urination, redness around the vulva, and thick vaginal discharge.
What causes fungal infections?
Fungal infections happen when harmful fungi grow on or inside the body. Different types of fungi can cause different infections, and certain conditions can make them more likely to develop. Here are a few factors that can make you susceptible to fungal infections:
- Dermatophytes: These fungi cause ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, and many fungal nail infections. They grow by feeding on keratin in the skin, hair, and nails.
- Candida: This yeast normally lives on the body but can grow too much and cause infections such as thrush and vaginal yeast infections. Antibiotics can sometimes lead to this overgrowth.
- Warm, damp environments: Sweat, wet socks, closed shoes, and staying in a wet swimsuit can give fungi the conditions they need to grow.
- Contact with infected people, animals, or surfaces: Fungal infections can spread through close contact with an infected person or pet or by sharing items such as combs and clothing or touching contaminated shower and pool surfaces.
- A weakened immune system: Diabetes, HIV, cancer treatment, and medicines such as steroids or some antibiotics can make it easier for fungal infections to develop.
- Fungi in the environment: Some fungi, including Histoplasma, Coccidioides, Blastomyces, and Aspergillus, can enter the body when you breathe in contaminated soil or dust. These infections mainly affect the lungs rather than the skin.
FAQs about fungal infection treatment
How do doctors treat fungal infections?
Most fungal infections are treated with an antifungal chosen by site and severity. Skin infections usually clear with a topical cream such as clotrimazole, miconazole or terbinafine. Thrush and vaginal yeast infections respond to nystatin or fluconazole. Nail and scalp infections usually need an oral antifungal, because a cream cannot reach far enough.
How do you completely cure a fungal infection?
Treatment for skin fungus typically involves using antifungal creams, many of which are available over-the-counter. In severe cases, stronger prescription medications or oral antifungal medicines may be necessary for faster and more effective treatment.
Do I need to see a doctor for fungal infection?
Fungal infections can be contagious and may spread from person to person or from infected animals, soil, or surfaces. If you experience signs or symptoms of a fungal infection, consult an online doctor for evaluation and appropriate treatment.
How do you stop a fungal skin infection from spreading?
To prevent the spread of a fungal skin infection, keep the affected skin areas clean and avoid sharing towels, bath mats, or other personal items with others. Additionally, wash your hands thoroughly after treating the infection to minimize the risk of spreading it to other parts of your body or to other people.
What are the best treatments for fungal rash on face?
For facial fungal infections, most providers prescribe topical ointments and creams. A doctor may recommend antifungals with higher potency if the infection is severe. You can get a video consultation for the treatment and receive an online prescription from our healthcare providers.
Are there over-the-counter treatments available for fungal skin infections?
Over-the-counter antifungal creams are commonly used to treat mild and common fungal skin infections such as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot. Some of these creams are also suitable for treating vaginal yeast infections. However, in certain cases, prescription antifungal creams may be stronger or more effective for specific types of fungal infections.
What is the standard duration of treatment for fungal infections?
It depends on the site. Skin infections such as athlete’s foot or ringworm usually need two to four weeks of a topical antifungal, kept up for a week or two after the skin looks clear. Toenail infections take longer, roughly two to three months of an oral antifungal, and the nail itself can take up to a year to grow out fully.
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