​Dermatology - Cutaneous Candidiasis

​Dermatology - Cutaneous Candidiasis 
An infection of the superficial skin caused by Candida species, most commonly Candida albicans, that affects portions of the skin that are occluded and intertriginous.
lesions (plural)
Itching, tenderness, and discomfort are all symptoms of lesions. Initial pustules on an erythematous base become eroded and confluent, followed by sharply delineated patches that are polycyclic, erythematous, and eroded, with minor pustular lesions at the periphery.

Clinical confirmation of the diagnosis can be achieved by the use of potassium hydroxide (KOH) microscopy and/or culture.
Psoriasis inverse (intertriginous), erythasma, dermatophytosis, pityriasis versicolor, and streptococcal intertrigo are all examples of disorders that are considered to be differential.
The use of topical antifungals like nystatin, azole, or imidazole cream, as well as oral antifungals like itroconazole and fluconazole, are recommended for patients with severe illness.