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# Skin and Nail Fungal Infections

Accurate diagnosis and treatment of fungal infections

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## What it is

Fungal skin infections are caused by fungi that settle in the superficial layer of the skin, nails or scalp. They include athlete's foot between the toes, ringworm of the body and groin, tinea versicolor, candidiasis of the skin folds, and onychomycosis, which thickens and yellows the nails. Heat, moisture, closed shoes and contact with floors in shared areas favor the problem, and using creams on one's own often masks the condition. At Femi Saúde, Dr. Ana Kappes confirms the diagnosis with dermoscopy and a mycological exam when needed, chooses the most appropriate antifungal, and advises on measures to prevent reinfection.

## Most common symptoms

- Reddish patches with a scaling border
- Itching and peeling between the toes
- Thick, yellowed or brittle nails
- Light or dark patches on the trunk
- Redness and cracks in skin folds
- Scaling and patchy hair loss on the scalp

## Causes and risk factors

- Dermatophyte fungi, yeasts and molds
- Heat, moisture and excessive sweating
- Closed shoes and tight clothing
- Contact with contaminated floors and objects
- Low immunity, diabetes and poor circulation

## How it is diagnosed

The evaluation starts with examining the lesions and with dermoscopy, which already guides the diagnosis in most cases. When there is doubt, or before starting oral antifungals, the dermatologist collects skin scales or nail fragments for direct mycological examination and culture, which identify the responsible fungus. This step matters because several conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema and nail trauma, mimic fungal infections and do not respond to antifungals. In recurring infections, blood tests may investigate diabetes or immune changes.

## How we treat it at Femi Saúde

Superficial fungal skin infections usually respond to topical antifungals in cream, spray or shampoo form, used for a few weeks and continued for a period after visible improvement. Extensive lesions, scalp infections and most cases of onychomycosis require oral antifungals for several months, with clinical and laboratory monitoring when needed. For the nails, filing them down and using medicated nail lacquers complement treatment. Measures such as drying the feet thoroughly, rotating shoes and not sharing personal items help prevent relapse. In each situation, the dermatology team at Femi Saúde chooses the most effective and safe regimen and follows up until the infection clears.

## When to see a gynecologist

See your dermatologist if you have noticed itchy, spreading patches, persistent peeling between the toes, nails that thicken or change color, or if a lesion treated with over-the-counter creams does not improve or keeps coming back. People with diabetes, reduced immunity or scalp lesions should seek evaluation sooner, since these infections can worsen or become difficult to treat.

## What we offer

1
Confirmed diagnosis before treatment starts

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Antifungals chosen for each type of fungus

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Nail treatment with lasting results

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Practical guidance to prevent reinfection

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Differentiation from other skin conditions

## Dermatology specialists

[![Dra. Ana Kappes](https://femisaude.com.br/images/doctors/thumbnails/ana-kappes-400x400.jpg)<h3>Dra. Ana Kappes</h3>Dermatology](https://femisaude.com.br/en/doctors/dra-ana-kappes)

## Dermatology treatments at Femi Saúde

[<h3>Dermoscopy</h3>

An exam that magnifies and analyzes moles and lesions](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/dermatoscopia) [<h3>Full-Body Mole Mapping</h3>A complete photographic record to track moles](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/mapeamento-corporal-pintas) [<h3>Skin Biopsy</h3>A tissue sample for an accurate diagnosis](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/biopsia-de-pele) [<h3>Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)</h3>Controlled freezing of skin lesions](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/crioterapia) [<h3>Electrocautery of Skin Lesions</h3>Precise removal of benign lesions](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/eletrocoagulacao-lesoes) [<h3>Intralesional Injection</h3>Corticosteroid injected directly into the lesion](https://femisaude.com.br/en/treatment/infiltracao-intralesional)

[See all Dermatology treatments ](https://femisaude.com.br/en/specialties/dermatologia)

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