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==Background==
*Local fungal infection caused by the [[Candida]] genus 
*Most commonly seen in infants (diaper dermatitis) or intertriginous areas

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==Clinical Features<ref name=candida>Kauffmann CA. Overview of Candida Infections. UptoDate. 2016.</ref>==
[[File:Diaper dermatitis.png|thumb|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<ref name=management>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.</ref>==
*Topical [[nystatin]], [[ketoconazole]], or [[clotrimazole]] applied twice per day until resolution

==Disposition==
*Outpatient

==See Also==
*[[Candidiasis]]

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