Dermatology · UKMLA & AKT
Candidiasis (cutaneous and mucosal)
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise candidiasis (cutaneous and mucosal) — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
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- Cutaneous candidiasis - erythematous, moist rash with ragged peeling edge; satellite lesions (pustules beyond rash margin) are the hallmark
- Oral candidiasis (thrush) - creamy-white plaques on buccal mucosa/tongue/palate that wipe off, leaving erythematous base
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis - vulval pruritus, erythema, thick cottage-cheese-like discharge
Candidal oral plaques wipe off easily, leaving a red raw base. Leukoplakia cannot be wiped off and carries premalignant potential - never miss it.
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