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Image Number #971 (Candidiasis)

Diagnosis: Candidiasis

Description: Thickened nails and chronic paronychia

Morphology: Peeling

Site: Hand,dorsum

Sex: F

Age: 46

Type: Clinical

Submitted By: Ian McColl

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History: Chronic candidiasis is seen in diabetics and individuals who are exposed to excess water.The intertriginous lesions are made up of a sodden epidermis similar to Tinea pedis.The diagnosis of candida is made by culture.Oral fluconazole weekly is effective therapy.

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