RT Book, Section
A1 Kundu, Roopal V.
A1 Garg, Amit
A2 Goldsmith, Lowell A.
A2 Katz, Stephen I.
A2 Gilchrest, Barbara A.
A2 Paller, Amy S.
A2 Leffell, David J.
A2 Wolff, Klaus
SR Print(0)
ID 56086309
T1 Chapter 189. Yeast Infections: Candidiasis, Tinea (Pityriasis) Versicolor, and Malassezia (Pityrosporum) Folliculitis
T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e
YR 2012
FD 2012
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-166904-7
LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56086309
RD 2024/04/24
AB |PrintYeast  Infections  at  a  GlanceCandidiasis  refers  to  a  diverse  group  of  acute  and  chronic  integumentary  or  disseminated  yeast  infections,  most  commonly  caused  by  Candida  albicans.Candida  species  are  the  most  common  cause  of  fungal  infection  in  immunocompromised  persons.Malassezia  yeast,  although  normal  flora  in  most  healthy  individuals,  cause  a  wide  spectrum  of  superficial  cutaneous  disease,  including  tinea  versicolor  and  Malassezia  folliculitis.Common  predisposing  factors  associated  with  Candida  and  Malassezia  infection  include  a  warm,  humid  environment;  hyperhidrosis;  occlusion  of  skin  and  hair  follicles;  oral  contraceptive,  antibiotic  and  systemic  corticosteroid  use;  diabetes  mellitus;  and  immunosuppression.Potassium  hydroxide  preparation  of  skin  scrapings  demonstrates  the  characteristic  fungal  elements  that  identify  Candida  and  Malassezia.Multiple  topical  and  systemic  agents  are  effective  in  treating  infection  with  Candida  and  Malassezia;  however,  recurrences  are  common.