Many skin diseases are caused by _____.

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Fungi :
Fungi are the largest species of microorganisms that are most common in the environment.
Skin diseases are largely caused by fungi.
Skin infection caused by fungi is called mycosis, which creates various impacts on the skin.
Millions of fungi cause various diseases like ringworm and yeast infections.
Final Answer: Many skin diseases are caused by fungi.

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