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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 [...]