Fungi

Fungi are single-celled organisms that grow in irregular masses that include molds, mildews, and yeast.

Mold yeast and mildew are all different types of fungi. Think of it like this: Fungi is the big family name, like animals that include dogs, cats, etc..

Fungi can make contagious disease such as:

• Ringworm

• Athlete’s Foot

• Jock itch

  and many more ⤵

The most frequent encountered fungal infection resulting from hair services is Tinea Barbae (also called Barber’s Itch)

1) Tinea Barbae (also called Barber’s Itch)

Tinea Barbae is a superficial fungal infection that commonly affects the skin; it is primarily limited to the beared areas of the face and neck or around the scalp

A person with Tinea Barbae may have deeply inflamed patches of skin on the face or the nape of the necks.

2) Tinea Capitis

Tinea Barbae is similar to Tinea Capitis.

Tinea Capitis is a fungal infection in the scalp that looks like red papules, or spots, at opening of the hair follicles

This is a serious contagious infection that is even in kids.

3) Ringworm

Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin that appears in circular lesions, is another fungus that may contraindicate a beauty service.

More about Mildew

Mildew is a type of fungus that affects plants or grow on inanimate objects but DOES NOT cause human infections in the barbershop