Candida dermatitis

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Background

  • Local fungal infection caused by the Candida genus
  • Most commonly seen in infants (diaper dermatitis) or intertriginous areas

Clinical Features[1]

Diaper Dermatitis
  • Pruritus and erythematous changes in high risk locations: inguinal folds, axilla, scrotum, intergluteal/inframammary/abdominal folds

Differential Diagnosis

  • Tinea cruris
  • Atopic Dermatitis
  • Contact Dermatitis

Evaluation

  • erythematous, macerated, intertriginous plaques with satellite pustules or papules
  • KOH prep or culture of skin scrapings

Management[2]

  • Topical nystatin, ketoconazole, or clotrimazole applied twice per day until resolution

Disposition

  • Outpatient

See Also

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References

  1. Kauffmann CA. Overview of Candida Infections. UptoDate. 2016.
  2. Pappas PG, Kauffman CA, Andes DR, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Candidiasis: 2016 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 2016; 62:e1.