If you re experiencing any of these symptoms you may have a fungal infection.
Candida dermatitis satellite lesions.
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.
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The skin is a deep red color with patches outside of the diaper area.
Candidal paronychia appears as nail fold swelling.
If the lesions are on the surface of the skin a simple cut is made.
Beefy red rash with satellite papular lesions and superficial pustules that leave a collarette of scale once ruptured.
Usually involves the folds and often well demarcated.
The rash of candida diaper dermatitis is clinically distinct from that of primary irritant diaper dermatitis.
Check for oral thrush because occur together.
The creases or folds of the thighs and in the diaper area are usually affected.
Signs and symptoms are restricted in most individuals to the area covered by diapers.
Intertrigo is a superficial inflammatory dermatitis occurring on two closely opposed skin surfaces as a result of moisture friction and lack of ventilation.
Authoritative facts from dermnet new zealand.
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.
It can begin as a small sore scaly skin or a rash then it often spreads itches or burns.
Intertrigo appears as softened red skin in body fold areas.
Internal lesions however may require endoscopy or a surgical procedure to get biopsy samples.
Smaller patches of similar appearing rash known as satellite lesions or satellite pustules are usually nearby.
Mucocutaneous candidiasis appears with nail abnormalities.
Diaper rash may cause satellite lesions.
Candidiasis which is common in babies may cause satellite lesions.
Bodily secretions including.
Can result due to untreated irritant dermatitis becoming secondarily infected.
These rashes may be hot itchy or painful.
