Cutaneous candidiasis

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Candida, flourescent stain

Candidiasis, cutaneous - around the mouth

Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection - skin; Skin infection - yeast; Yeast infection - skin; Intertriginous candidiasis

• Itching (may be intense)
• Skin lesion or rash
  • Skin redness or inflammation
  • Enlarging patch
  • Macule or papule
  • May have satellite lesions (smaller lesions next to bigger ones)
  • Located on the skin folds, genitals, trunk, buttocks, under the breasts, or on other skin areas
  • Infection of hair follicles ("folliculitis") may have a pimple-like appearance

Diagnosis is mainly based on the appearance of the skin, particularly if risk factors are present. A skin scraping can show typical yeast forms, suggestive of candida.

Review Date: 09/05/2006
Reviewed By: D. Scott Smith, M.D., MSc, DTM&H, Chief of Infectious Disease & Geographic Medicine, Kaiser Redwood City, CA & Adjunct Assistant Professor, Stanford University. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.