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Yeast Infection Rashes on Skin:

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Yeast Infection Rashes on Skin: Candidiasis is the common type of yeast infection. The infection occurs due to a fungus known as Candida Albicans. This fungus thrives on the body and causes various kinds of rashes. Some of the rashes caused due to this fungus are: 1. Angular Cheilitis: In this type of yeast infection, the skin around the angles of the mouth becomes soft and has a formation of deep crease. 2.Thrush: White patches appear within the mouth in this type of yeast infection. It commonly occurs in the mouth of people having diabetes or HIV Aids. 3.Intertrigo: In this type of yeast infection, there is irritation caused on the skin folds. It occurs mainly in the moist areas of the body such as underarms, abdomen skin and groin. 4.Diaper rash: This type of rash occurs in the diaper area of the child. It occurs due to any kind of injury to the skin due of moisture. 5.Bodily rashes: They occur due to excessive sweating, use of antibiotics and no movement of the body that results