Diaper dermatitis is caused by overhydration of the skin maceration prolonged contact with urine and feces retained diaper soaps and topical preparations and is a prototypical example of irritant contact dermatitis.
Candida dermatitis satellite lesions.
Intertrigo appears as softened red skin in body fold areas.
Mucocutaneous candidiasis appears with nail abnormalities.
It can begin as a small sore scaly skin or a rash then it often spreads itches or burns.
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Smaller patches of similar appearing rash known as satellite lesions or satellite pustules are usually nearby.
These rashes may be hot itchy or painful.
The skin is a deep red color with patches outside of the diaper area.
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Bodily secretions including.
Clinically erythematous and scaly plaques involving the folds with satellite papules and pustules are common characteristics 11 figures 11 and 12.
Candidal paronychia appears as nail fold swelling.
If you re experiencing any of these symptoms you may have a fungal infection.
Check for oral thrush because occur together.
A baby may also have a yeast infection in the mouth thrush.
Diaper rash may cause satellite lesions.
Candidiasis which is common in babies may cause satellite lesions.
Usually involves the folds and often well demarcated.
Beefy red rash with satellite papular lesions and superficial pustules that leave a collarette of scale once ruptured.
Internal lesions however may require endoscopy or a surgical procedure to get biopsy samples.
The rash of candida diaper dermatitis is clinically distinct from that of primary irritant diaper dermatitis.
The rash associated with candida is intensely erythematous and is often accompanied by satellite lesions papules and pustules which are typically seen in the groin region and perianal rim.
The creases or folds of the thighs and in the diaper area are usually affected.
Intertrigo is a superficial inflammatory dermatitis occurring on two closely opposed skin surfaces as a result of moisture friction and lack of ventilation.
A candida infection diagnosis is not uncommon in the course of diaper dermatitis.