title: Oral candidiasis.
abstract: Oral candidiasis (OC) is a common fungal disease encountered in dermatology, most commonly caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans in the mouth. Although thrush is a well-recognized presentation of OC, it behooves clinicians to be aware of the many other presentations of this disease and how to accurately diagnose and manage these cases. The clinical presentations of OC can be broadly classified as white or erythematous candidiasis, with various subtypes in each category. The treatments include appropriate oral hygiene, topical agents, and systemic medications. This review focuses on the various clinical presentations of OC and treatment options.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California at Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA.
authors.forename: Jillian W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Millsop
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of California at Davis School of Medicine, Sacramento, CA. Electronic address: Nfazel@ucdavis.edu.
authors.forename: Nasim
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fazel
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001284:Atrophy / Q000382:microbiology; D002178:Candidiasis, Chronic Mucocutaneous / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D002180:Candidiasis, Oral / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002613:Cheilitis / Q000382:microbiology; D004890:Erythema / Q000382:microbiology; D005928:Glossitis / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia / Q000382:microbiology; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology*
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents