Candidiasis
Fungal skin
Fungal
skin infection caused by Candida fungus. It is usually found in warm and moist
areas such as skin folds. Characteristics include small wrinkling and a fleshy
red rash with satellite lesions.
Interventions:
1. Assess and
treat the cause.
2. Wash gently
with a skin cleanser with a normal pH. (zitan foam)
3. Management
options:
• You
may use a topical antifungal.
• In
case of incontinence: use an antifungal moisturizer.
• For skin folds: use
Zitan cream to eliminate friction, moisture, and bacterial and fungal bioburden.
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