Interdigital candidiasisB32.7

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

blastomycetica interdigital erosion; Erosio interdigitalis candidamycetica; interdigital candidiasis; Interdigital candidiasis; interdigital candidosis; Interdigital Candidosis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Candidosis of the interdigital space between the fingers and toes.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

An intertriginous candida infection is most frequently found in people with wet work (dishwashers, bartenders, reniging workers).

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Especially between the third and fourth finger.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Whitish maceration of the interdigital skin mostly with central strongly reddened extensive erosion. In the marginal area of the erosions the macerated skin is loosely detached.

Rhagade formation is frequent.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Characteristic clinical symptoms. Cultural evidence of yeasts.

Remark: Coinfecting Gram-negative bacteria are often found in the cultures.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Schlager E et al.(2018) Erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica: A review of interdigital candidiasis. Dermatol Online J 24(8).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020