causes ongoing yeast infections on skin
Get the facts about the causes, signs and treatment for intertrigo with this overview of the skin condition. So, what exactly is intertrigo? It is a yeast infection of skin folds caused by Candida albicans. Skin folds are areas of the body that have skin touching skin, such as the armpits, groin and under heavy breasts or fat folds, where the environment is warm and moist. This is the perfect environment for Candida albicans, a yeast that is normally found on the skin, to overgrow and cause symptoms.