A member asked:

Can a skin yeast infection and a bacterial infection occur on the same place at the same time?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Multimicrobial infections are common. Once the integrity of the skin is diminished, then other organisms can more easily infect the area.

Answered 11/27/2017

5.4k views

Thank
Dr. Peter Lio answered

Yes indeed!: An infection on top of another infection is a called a "superinfection" and this is a common occurrence. If the skin is broken down (say, due to eczema), both bacteria and yeast can infect the area, making a real mess of things. Sometimes both oral antibiotics and topical anti-yeast agents are recommended. Dilute apple cider vinegar baths can also help when used with other therapies.

Answered 2/16/2019

5.4k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more