Candida Yeast Infection

Candida Infection: "Candida infection of the skin usually occurs between the fingers, toes, around the anus (Candida albicans is commonly found in feces), and on the penis. A rash on the inner thighs can accompany infection in the rectal and genital areas. A skin fungal infection generally occurs at the site of an abrasion or where skin is continuously moist. Dishwashers, for example, often develop fungal infections around or under their fingernails, resulting in painful swelling and secretion of pus from the nail beds. Infected nails may turn white or yellow and separate from the surrounding skin. Similarly, workers whose feet are submerged in water or who wear rubber boots every day may develop fungal infections around their toenails. Cutaneous candida infection also occurs under skin-folds (intertrigo), such as under pendulous breasts or genital skin folds. Mouth and throat. Oral candidiasis, or thrush, occurs in the mouth. It appears as white areas or patches on the lips, tongue, inner cheeks, or roof of the mouth. These lesions are usually painless unless they occur at the corners of the mouth. Perlèche is a candida characterized by cracks and tiny cuts at the corners of the mouth, a condition often caused by ill-fitting dentures. Oral thrush occurs most commonly in neonates and immunocompromised individuals, especially people infected with HIV."