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Could getting yeast rashes be from being obese and not from a weak immune system ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yeast: When someone is obese, they may have folds of skin that press against each other. This can create a moist, warm environment for infections to develop. One might not need have a weak immune system in that situation.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 8/29/2020

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