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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Local fungal infection caused by the [[Candida]] genus | *Local fungal infection caused by the [[Candida]] genus | ||
* Most commonly seen in infants (diaper dermatitis) or intertriginous areas | *Most commonly seen in infants (diaper dermatitis) or intertriginous areas | ||
==Clinical Features<ref name=candida>Kauffmann CA. Overview of Candida Infections. UptoDate. 2016.</ref>== | ==Clinical Features<ref name=candida>Kauffmann CA. Overview of Candida Infections. UptoDate. 2016.</ref>== | ||
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==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
* Tinea cruris | *Tinea cruris | ||
* Atopic Dermatitis | *Atopic Dermatitis | ||
* Contact Dermatitis | *Contact Dermatitis | ||
==Evaluation== | ==Evaluation== | ||
* erythematous, macerated, intertriginous plaques with satellite pustules or papules | *erythematous, macerated, intertriginous plaques with satellite pustules or papules | ||
* KOH prep or culture of skin scrapings | *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>== | ==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 | *Topical nystatin, ketoconazole, or clotrimazole applied twice per day until resolution | ||
==Disposition== | ==Disposition== | ||
Revision as of 17:09, 27 October 2016
Background
- Local fungal infection caused by the Candida genus
- Most commonly seen in infants (diaper dermatitis) or intertriginous areas
Clinical Features[1]
- 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