title: Cutaneous candidiasis. A practical guide for primary care physicians.
abstract: Cutaneous candidiasis is a common fungal infection that can affect intertriginous or occluded areas, mucous membranes, the glabrous skin, and the nails. The diagnosis is confirmed by microscopic examination of a potassium hydroxide preparation, by Gram's stain or Polysciences Multiple Stain, or by culture when appropriate. Safe, simple, and effective treatment is available. Physical measures that promote dryness are helpful.
authors.affiliation: Division of Dermatology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Pariser
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D002175:Candida / Q000302:isolation & purification; D002179:Candidiasis, Cutaneous / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007654:Ketoconazole / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D009761:Nystatin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010821:Physicians, Family; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D009761:Nystatin; D007654:Ketoconazole