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Definition

Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus.

Symptoms

* Itching (may be intense)
* Skin lesion or rash
o Enlarging patch
o Infection of hair follicles (folliculitis) may look like pimples
o Located on the skin folds, genitals, trunk, buttocks, under the breasts, or on other skin areas
o Macule or papule
o May have satellite lesions (smaller lesions next to bigger ones)
o Skin redness or inflammation