A fungal infection can have a variety of appearances, depending on the type of infection and the area of the body it affects. Common fungal infections include athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and yeast infections.
Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the skin on the feet and toes. It usually appears as scaly, red, or cracked skin on the feet and between the toes. It may also cause itching, stinging, and burning.
Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin area. It is usually red or brown and appears in the form of a rash. It may also be scaly and itchy and can spread to the inner thighs, buttocks, and genital area.
Ringworm is a fungal infection that appears as a red, scaly, circular rash. It may be itchy, and it can spread to other areas of the body.
Yeast infections are a type of fungal infection that usually affects the vagina and vulva. It typically appears as a white, cottage cheese-like discharge with itching, burning, and redness in the area. It can also cause pain when urinating.
In general, fungal infections can cause itching, burning, redness, and scaling of the skin. They can also cause discharge, pain, and inflammation. Talk to your doctor if you think you may have a fungal infection.