- Fungal infections on the skin, also known as dermatophytosis, can be caused by various types of fungi. These infections thrive in warm, moist environments and can affect different parts of the body. Athlete’s foot, Jock itch, Ringworm, Yeast infection, Candidiasis, Dermatophytosis are common types of fungal skin infections.
- Bacterial skin infections can appear as bumps, rashes, or sores, and can be caused by a number of bacteria such as Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa etc. Impetigo, Cellulitis, Boils, etc are common types of bacterial infections.
Skin infection and Ayurveda:
In Ayurveda, skin diseases have been comprehended under the heading of “Kushta”. In Ayurveda, Dadru is a type of Kushta and analogues with Dermatophytoses, fungal infection or Tinea (ring worm) infections. Dadru is one of the kapha-pitta pradhana twak vikara. As per modern perspective disease Dadru comes under “Superficial fungal infections of skin” the most common dermatological manifestations.





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