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Interdigital Candidiasis

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Interdigital candidiasis, also sometimes called erosio interdigitalis blastomycetica, is a superficial yeast infection that affects the interdigital web spaces, most frequently of the hands. Interdigital candidiasis presents as an oval patch of eroded, scaly skin surrounded by an erythematous border. The condition is associated with occupational wet work. Prolonged exposure to water can macerate the skin, compromise the skin barrier, and allow for opportunistic infections by Candida yeast. Other risk factors are diabetes mellitus, immunocompromised state, and recent use of systemic antibiotics or corticosteroids. Interdigital candidiasis usually responds to treatment with topical azole antifungal creams. Recurrence can be prevented by controlling any risk factors.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine Attending Mount Sinai Doctors/Beth Israel Medical Group-Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA

    Danya Reich MD (Assistant Professor)

  2. School of Medicine Imperial College London, London, UK

    Corinna Eleni Psomadakis BA, MBBS

  3. Department of Dermatology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA

    Bobby Buka MD, JD (Medical Director Bobby Buka Dermatology Section Chief)

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Reich, D., Psomadakis, C.E., Buka, B. (2017). Interdigital Candidiasis. In: Top 50 Dermatology Case Studies for Primary Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-18627-6_11

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