Candidiasis
What is candidiasis? Skin candidiasis is an inflammatory response to epidermal infection with the yeast Candida albicans. It appears as a strikingly red area with “satellite” papules and, frequently, pustules. The primary risk factor is a moist environment; it is common in diaper-wearing infants, patient’s with excessive skin folds (e.g. obesity), those who occupationally have prolonged immersion [...]