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Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes

Alternate Names : Cutaneous Candidiasis

Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring | Pictures and Images | Attribution


What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

Signs and symptoms of a yeast infection correspond to the site of the infection:

  • Skin infections cause a red rash, often with patchy areas that ooze small amounts of whitish fluid. The rash may be itchy or burn. Small pustules or white blisters with pus inside may develop.
  • Vaginal yeast infections cause a white or yellow discharge from the vagina, with burning, itching, and redness along the walls and external area of the vagina.
  • A yeast infection of the penis causes redness, scaling, and sometimes pain on the underside of the penis.
  • Oral thrush, which is a yeast infection of the mouth, causes creamy white patches on the tongue and sides of the mouth, and sometimes pain.
  • A yeast infection of the nail beds causes white or yellow nails, painful swelling, and pus

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    Yeast Infection of the Skin and Mucous Membranes: Diagnosis & Tests

    Author: Lynn West, MD
    Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
    Date Reviewed: 08/01/01









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