Cutaneous candidiasis is a medical term for a yeast infection on your skin. The usually harmless Candida that lives on your skin sometimes can mutate into its fungal form. This is when you'll start getting symptoms such as itching and/or rashes.

This type of yeast infection will usually invade warm, moist areas of your skin. Places such as...

The armpits
Groin area
Under the breasts
Under folds of skin

People who are at risk of cutaneous candidiasis

The people who are at risk of getting cutaneous candidiasis are those who have recently finished a course of antibiotics. This is by far the most common reason anyone gets a yeast infection on any part of their body.

The antibiotics kill all the bacteria in and on your body, leaving nothing to defend you when the Candida starts to repopulate. Your body's natural defense which is your beneficial bacteria has been killed also, so it's not their to help you.

People with diabetes

Diabetes can be another cause of cutaneous candidiasis. If you have diabetes your sugar levels can be elevated sometimes so that they are high enough to upset the natural balance of your body's bacteria. The Candida yeast's favorite food is sugar so a body that has high sugar levels is the perfect breeding ground for the yeast.

Individuals who are overweight

Being overweight have more chance of getting yeast infections. If you're overweight your body naturally has more warm, moist areas for the Candida yeast to thrive in. Being overweight also gives you a higher chance of becoming diabetic. This then leads to your sugar levels changing, and your hormone levels changing which increase the risk of yeast infections.

Symptoms of cutaneous candidiasis
Symptoms of cutaneous candidiasis include%u2026

Itching that can get intense
Skin lesion or rash
Macule ( area of skin less than 10mm in diameter with no change in texture or thickness )

Papule ( small solid raised bump less than 10mm in diameter )

Rash on skin folds, genitals, buttocks, under the breasts, or on other skin areas

Infection of the hair follicles that may have a pimple like appearance
If you do suspect you are suffering from cutaneous candidiasis always see your doctor or health care provider first before attempting any self diagnoses or cure.