Cutaneous candidiasis
Alternate Names : Skin infection - fungal, Fungal infection - skin, Skin infection - yeast, Yeast infection - skin, Intertriginous candidiasis
Symptoms & Signs
- Itching (may be intense)
- Skin lesion or rash
- Enlarging patch
- Infection of hair follicles (folliculitis) may look like pimples
- Located on the skin folds, genitals, trunk, buttocks, under the breasts, or on other skin areas
- Macule or papule
- May have satellite lesions (smaller lesions next to bigger ones)
- Skin redness or inflammation
Diagnosis & Tests
A diagnosis of cutaneous candidiasis is based mainly on the appearance of the skin, particularly if there are risk factors. Skin scrapings may reveal yeast forms, which usually indicates candida.
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