Cutaneous candidiasis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Candida, flourescent stain

Candidiasis, cutaneous - around the mouth

Cutaneous candidiasis

Alternative Names:

Skin infection - fungal; Fungal infection - skin; Skin infection - yeast; Yeast infection - skin; Intertriginous candidiasis; Intertrigo
Treatment:

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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.

Expectations (prognosis):

Cutaneous candidiasis is usually treatable, but occasionally is difficult to eradicate. Recurrence is common.

Complications:

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

Calling your health care provider:

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