Candidiasis
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Often seen either as white cheesy plaques in the mucosa or red papules and pustules in the inguinal region.
Diagnosis
Clinical. Skin scraping will demonstrate psuedohyphae.
Pathology
Infection with Candida Albicans (usually)
Principles of Therapy
Nystatin cream or Azole based antifungal medications. It is helpful to minimize precipitating factors (uncontrolled diabetes, antibiotic therapy, moist environment). Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole
Tags: Candidiasis, Nystatin
Category: Dermatology Notes
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