Candidosis intertriginous B37.2

Erosive, macerative infection of the intertrigins (axillae, groin bends, overlapping skin folds; perianal region; submammary) by Candida albicans. Most frequent complication of an intertrigo.

In incontinence, diapers lead to maceratively erosive intertrigo at the contact points. Intertriginous candidiasis (candidiasis) is thus a primary irritative disease of multifactorial origin with secondary superinfection by bacteria and yeasts of the genus Candida.

Intertrigo: No detection of yeasts

Erythrasma: dry, non-macerative dermatitis; brownish-red colour.

Pemphigus chronicus benignus familiaris: chronic, macerative dermatitis, completely resistant to therapy, evidence of the accordion phenomenon.

Psoriasis intertriginosa: chronic, often macerative dermatitis, completely resistant to treatment. Mostly affects the perional region; sharp limitation.

Allergic contact eczema: acute itchy dermatitis; possibly weeping; typical satellite foci.

Toxic contact dermatitis: acute itchy dermatitis; cause can usually be determined; possibly weeping; no satellite foci.

Informing the patient about the factors that favour this. Weight reduction for adults! For babies use breathable absorbent diapers. Insert diaper-free episodes. Careful personal hygiene. Mild cleansing measures (vegetable or paraffin-containing oils), dry the diaper area well or blow dry.

• Brushing with aqueous antiseptic solutions such as quinolinol (e.g. quinosol 1:1000), R042 or dye solutions such as aqueous eosin solution ( eosin disodium solution, ethanol-containing 0.5/1/2%, eosin disodium solution, aqueous 0.5/1/2%) or methylrosanilinium chloride solution.
• Alternatively, pastes containing nystatin(e.g. nystatin-eosin disodium solution, ethanol-containing 0.5/1/2% dequalinium chloride cream, nystatin paste, Candio-Hermal soft paste, Mykundex). Intertriginous areas should be kept permanently dry (e.g. linen lobes, bras made of 100% cotton).

Notice! Do not use highly fatty bases in intertriginous macerations, as this will lead to an occlusive effect without evaporation. Instead use aqueous solutions or pastes!

Candida dubliniensis also forms chlamydial spores on the rice agar. With the detection of chlamydospores, however, the diagnosis of Candida albicans is highly probable, as Candida dubliniensis is rarely found.

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