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cutaneous candidiasis

Types

- infection of the nail proper (onychomycosis)
- nail folds (paronychia)
- hair follicles (folliculitis)
- moist
- intertriginous skin such as armpits or webs of the fingers and toes (intertrigo)
- penile skin (balanitis)
- diaper rash

  • cutaneous candidial infection seen in the perineum of infants, in the region of contact of wet diapers.