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Cutaneous Candidiasis

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  1. See Also
    1. Thrush
    2. Systemic Candidiasis
  2. Predisposing Factors
    1. Diabetes Mellitus
    2. Systemic antibiotics
    3. Ill-fitting dentures
    4. Pregnancy
    5. Immunodeficiency
    6. Elderly
    7. Hypoparathyroidism
    8. Hypothyroidism
    9. Iron Deficiency Anemia
    10. Zinc deficiency
  3. Involved Areas
    1. Intertrigo
    2. Paronychia
    3. Perioral dermatitis
    4. Cheilitis
    5. Balanitis
  4. Differential Diagnosis
    1. Mucositis
    2. Drug allergy
    3. Leukoplakia
    4. Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)
    5. Bacterial Infection (e.g. Impetigo)
    6. Eczematous Dermatitis
    7. Dermatophyte
      1. See Differential Diagnosis for Tinea Cruris
  5. Management
    1. Cutaneous Candidiasis
      1. Topical anti-fungal

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