dermatologic disorders
Candidiasis (Mucocutaneous)
Introduction
Candidiasis is skin and mucous membrane infection withCandidaspecies, most commonlyCandida albicans. Infections can occur anywhere and are most common in skinfolds, digital web spaces, genitals, cuticles, and oral mucosa. Symptoms and signs vary by site. Diagnosis is by clinical appearance and/or potassium hydroxide wet mount of skin scrapings. Treatment is with drying agents and antifungals. Most candidal infections are of the skin and mucous membranes, but invasive candidiasis is common among patients who are immunosuppressed and can be life threatening. Systemic candidiasis is discussed in Candidiasis . Vulvovaginal candidiasis is discussed in 