Signs and Symptoms of Skin Candidiasis
The presentation of a skin yeast infection may vary. In tinea versicolor, it often appears like white patches on the cheeks. In Candida albicans infection, it may appear as a red skin rash that is slightly raised and becomes dark (hyperpigmented) over time.
Other signs and symptoms of a skin yeast infection includes :
- Itchy skin rash.
- Rough, peeling skin which may also crack or ulcerate.
- Oozing or discharge from the affected site.
- Deformity of the nail in candidal paronychia.
Candida skin infections are commonly seen in cases of nappy rash where Candida albicans infect a preexisting skin rash like seborrheic dermatitis. It is also a common infection that complicates other skin conditions like exfoliative dermatitis.
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