Fungal Derm Flashcards
1
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Candidiasis
A
- candida albicans most common
- infects skin and mucus membranes
- reproduce via budding
- failure of body to control growth
- likes to grow in warm, dark, moist areas eg groin, axilla
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Q
CANDIDA BALANITIS
- Definition
- Etiology
A
- infection and inflammation of glans penis
2. Candida albicans
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Q
CANDIDA BALANITIS
- Predisposing conditions
- Clinical features
A
- uncircumcised males, DM, immunosuppression, antibiotic use; may or may not be associated w/ intercourse w/ infected partner
- tenderness, edema, erythematous papules/pustules/erosions, exudate, satellite lesions, inability to retract foreskin
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Q
CANDIDA BALANITIS
- Diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis
A
- clinical presentation, location, KOH, cultures
2. molluscum contagiosum, warts, psoriasis, eczema, herpes, squamous cell carcinoma, scabies
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Q
CANDIDA BALANITIS
- Treatment
- Prevention
A
- topical antifungal, look for cause (eg uncontrolled DM), gentle retraction of foreskin and soak in warm water; avoid steroids! (can get rebound)
- keep skin dry, hygiene, powders, yogurt, probiotics
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Q
CANDIDA INTERTRIGO
- Definition
- Etiology
A
- superficial infection of intertriginous areas
2. candida albicans
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Q
CANDIDA INTERTRIGO
- Predisposing conditions
- Clinical features
A
- obesity, pendulous breasts, DM, poor hygiene, tight clothing, hot/humid weather
- erythematous macerated (super wrinkly like under a band aid) skin, glistening, bilateral, satellite lesions, pruritus; common sites - groin, gluteal folds, under breast or panna, axilla
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Q
CANDIDA INTERTRIGO
- Diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis
A
- clinical presentation, location, KOH/culture
2. staph/strep, psoriasis, seborrhea, atopic, erythrasma
9
Q
CANDIDA INTERTRIGO
- Treatment
- Prevention
A
- topical antifungal, vinegar wet dressings, burrows solution, air, proper hygiene
- powders, ointments, weight loss, zinc oxide ointment (Desitin)
10
Q
ORAL CANDIDIASIS (THRUSH)
- Definition
- Etiology
A
- mucous membrane infection (of the mouth, palate, esophagus, pharynx)
- candida albicans
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Q
ORAL CANDIDIASIS (THRUSH)
- Predisposing conditions
- Clinical features
A
- neonate, DM, antibiotic use, HIV, immunosuppression, steroid therapy (if you see this in adult, be suspicious of DM or HIV)
- burning, diminished taste; stuck-on creamy exudates/plaques with underlying erythema; can be asymptomatic
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Q
ORAL CANDIDIASIS (THRUSH)
- Diagnosis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Treatment
A
- appearance, KOH
- lichen planus, geographic tongue, oral hairy leukoplakia, condyloma acuminatum
- topical antifungals
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Q
ANGULAR CHEILITIS (Perleche)
- Definition
- Etiology
A
- inflammation, superficial infection at angles of mouth, secondary to saliva maceration
- candida, chronic irritation
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Q
ANGULAR CHEILITIS (Perleche)
- Predisposing conditions
- Clinical features
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- lip licking, elderly, dentures, mouth breathing, Accutane use
- macerated angles of mouth, erythema, fissures
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ANGULAR CHEILITIS (Perleche)
- Diagnosis
- Differential diagnosis
- Treatment
A
- clinical presentation, location, cultures
- candida, staph infection, B12 deficiency, lichen planus, contact dermatitis, impetigo, intertrigo
- topical antifungal, barriers, address underlying cause, aquaphor (vaseline-type barrier)