diaper dermatitis, candida-associated…

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candida, flourescent stain, diaper rash, dermatitis, diaper, candida, candida-associated diaper dermatitis, candida-associated diaper dermatitis, infection, the skin beneath an infant's diaper, candida organisms, yeasts, diaper rashes, infection, candida species, extremely common in children, candida is found everywhere, in the environment, takes advantage, the warm, moist conditions beneath a diaper to cause superficial skin infections, infection, an intensely red patch, irregular, sharp, boarders, satellite lesions, smaller red patches just separated, original patch's boarder, spread, blend in, the larger patch, rash, spread to include the entire area covered by the diaper, the scrotum, penis in boys, labia, vagina in girls, rash, bright red patch which enlarges, patch is made up of small papules, vesicopustules, satellite lesions, smaller red patches which grow, blends, the other patches, scratching by the infant, the diaper is removed, scrotum, become fiery red, scaly, boys, infant, have oral thrush, classic appearance, the rash makes diagnosis of candidal diaper dermatitis possible by examination alone, presence of yeast, koh, potassium hydroxide, preparation of skin scrapings is diagnostic, koh test, microscopic examination of skin scrapings in koh, demonstrates, candida, topical antifungal skin preparations, clear candidal infections, preparations, over-the-counter, otc, creams, ointments, of these antifungals, nystatin, prescription, clotrimazole, otc, lotrimin, miconazole, otc, ketoconazole, rx, rash, responds well to treatment, secondary infection, baby has a diaper rash that doesn't respond to home treatment, should have the baby examined by health care provider, prevention is difficult, the candida organisms, in the environment, using highly absorbent disposable diapers to keep the skin dry reduces the likelihood of an infection.