Infection of the skin by Candida albicans (cutaneous candidiasis)

Reviewed by Dr Dan Rutherford, GP

Future prospects
If the cause of the infection can be brought under control, the infection will disappear after an antifungal treatment. However, like other fungal infections, this condition may return if a favourable environment is created again.

What is the treatment?
Bringing the cause of the infection under control may mean losing weight, better hygiene or regulation of a person's diabetes.

The doctor may also offer a local treatment of the fungus with some of the medications shown below. The doctor will often choose a combined treatment consisting of an antifungal cream and a corticosteroid (an anti-inflammatory hormone), which makes the red itchy patches go away.

In difficult cases, or where the infection is spreading, the doctor will offer a systemic treatment, possibly by injection.

What medication can be used?

Antifungal agents against yeast fungus - as creams, liniments and shampoos.

Antifungal medication against yeast fungus, for injection or in tablet form.

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