Your doctor will ask you about your medical history, including diabetes, cancer, HIV, and other chronic illnesses. He or she also will ask you about your diet and about your recent use of antibiotics or medications that can suppress the immune system. If your doctor suspects cutaneous candidiasis, he or she may ask about how you care for your skin and about conditions that expose your skin to excessive moisture, such as occlusive clothing or rubber gloves.
Your doctor often can...
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