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

General hygiene is vital to the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis. Keeping the skin dry and exposed to air is helpful. Weight loss may eliminate the problem in obese people, and good sugar control in diabetics may also be helpful. Topical antifungal medications may be used to treat infection of the skin; systemic antifungal medications may be necessary for folliculitis or nail infection.

Cutaneous candidiasis is usually treatable, but occasionally is difficult to remove. Repeat infections are common.

• Recurrence (repeat) of candida skin infection
• Infection of nails may cause nails to become oddly shaped and may cause infection around the nail
• Disseminated candidiasis may occur in immunocompromised individuals

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms indicate cutaneous candidiasis.

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.