Candida Rash

The fungi Candida albicans can also affect the skin in the foam of a rash and is also known as Cutaneous Candidiasis or Candida rash. There are several bacteria and fungi that reside in our body that are in fact good for our system to function properly. However, there are a few notorious ones which do threaten our health, and ‘Candida albicans’ is one such harmful fungi. When Candida resides and expands within our skin, it damages the amiable conditions and health of the skin. Candida rash on skin is a damaging infection which could affect almost all the areas of the skin from a small yeast infection. The most vulnerable areas where this organism tends to grow stronger and healthier are the moist regions.
 

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Where Can a Candida Rash Occur?

Candidiasis often turns the affected areas red and an itchy scenario starts to develop altogether. The rashes and itchiness mostly occur within the folds or bends of the skin where germs easily develop. Initially the Candida rash occurs in one portion and henceforth spread its activity all throughout. Although the major symptoms which indicate that your skin is affected with Candida is redness and itching sensation, other signs which indicate this infection include flaking, blisters, skin sore and so on. The areas where you find these infections most strongly include are areas in between the fingers, below the breasts, groin areas and under the armpits as well.

An investigation was conducted over ten patients with macronodular skin lesions and this infection had occurred in 13% of them. Out of all the volunteering patients, biopsy samples of seven of them were brought forth for further examination. Following the investigation and other testing, a required diagnosis was prescribed as well. From four of the patients, the Candida fungus was cultured from the lesions present in the skin. Similar procedure was undertaken over nine patients and the fungi were cultured from their blood. Even though the lesion should help in aiding the diagnosis process of disseminated Candidiasis, they hardly occur in patients who do not have easily identifiable septicaemia. So this study suggests that not all cases of Candida overgrowth within the body result in external Candida skin rashes, but it is also important to look out for other signs and symptoms of Candida yeast infection aswell.

 

Signs and Symptoms of Candida Rash

So exactly how would you know that the bumps which have popped up on your skin are a motif of Candidiasis? Well, a Candida rash is the preliminary sign showing that your skin has been affected by the Candida albicans fungi, and the areas in your body like armpits and folds of your skin are more likely to show signs of this Candida rash. This infection can also damage nails, the edges of the mouth and so on. Candidiasis develops in the skin once the harmful Candida fungi starts expanding within your skin. When this fungus gets an adequate atmosphere to develop, it multiplies itself at a very fast rate.

In a recent study, five volunteers suffering from Candidiasis were studied by eminent doctors like: Dr. Charles I. Jarowski and Dr. Richard T. Silver.  From the initial stage of the study, all of the patients who had Candidiasis suffered from very high fever, erythematous skin lesions and also severe muscle tenderness. Along with these symptoms, cultures of Candida fungi were detected on the skin. This study clearly points out some of the main symptoms of a Candida skin yeast infection, and if one does have skin lesions along with either a high fever or muscle tenderness, then they should consult their doctor immediately. All these symptoms which were discovered in the patients affected by Candida albicans, were not known or reported to physicians previously, so this study did highlight some of its symptoms.

 

Conditions Encouraging Candidiasis of the Skin

Any condition which aids sweat development, may also give a rise to Candidiasis. Conditions which prevail the growth and settlement of this infection include:

• humid climate and irregular hygiene

• very tight apparels and irregular changing of inner garments

• frail immune system due to recent antibiotic uses, diabetic conditions and so on.

• skin is left moist for longer periods of time.

• Amongst babies, Candidiasis is a very frequent issue which occurs especially in the buttocks region. This occurs in babies wearing diapers for long hours because this area when covered for long periods of time sees moisture and warmth that encourage the growth of Candida.

Although Candidiasis is not a contagious disease, it may attract those with a weak immune system especially people who are diagnosed with AIDs or HIV.

 

One of the basic rule to treat a Candida rash is by following a healthy regime. Maintenance of proper hygiene is of utmost importance. The skin requires regular and proper cleansing with a mild soap, preferably medicated or organic cleansing soap. Your diet should be supplemented with a proper anti-Candida diet for faster recovery.

 

 

References:
Skin Lesions Associated With Candidiasis – Jama Journal – 1974 – By Gerald P. Bodey, Mario Luna
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Fever, Rash & Muscle Tenderness of Disseminated Candidiasis – Jama Journal – 1978 – By Charles I. Jarowski, Mark A. Fialk, Henry W. Murray
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