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Crural candidiasis

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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This is candida infection of the crura of the penis - the crura of the penis is continuation of each corpus cavernosum.

This may present with an erythematous, confluent, macular rash in the crural region.

Possible predisposing factors include:

  • diabetes mellitus
  • immunosuppression
  • poor hygiene
  • obesity

The condition is treated with either nystatin or clotrimazole cream b.d. This regimen is continued for at least two weeks after the lesions have disappeared.


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