Candida dermatitis

Background

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

Dermatitis Types

• Atopic dermatitis
• Candida dermatitis
• Cercarial dermatitis
• Contact dermatitis
  • Poison Oak, Ivy, Sumac dermatitis
• Dermatitis herpetiformis
• Diaper dermatitis
• Dyshidrotic dermatitis
• Neonatal seborrhoeic dermatitis
• Nummular dermatitis
• Perianal streptococcal dermatitis
• Perioral dermatitis
• Seborrheic dermatitis
• Stasis dermatitis

Clinical Features

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

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

Disposition

• Outpatient

See Also

• Candidiasis