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Diaper Dermatitis (Candidiasis)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Diaper Dermatitis (Candidiasis): Small, white, distinct pus-filled lesions often have associated redness in candida infections, which are often found in the diaper region. Divider line
Small, white, distinct pus-filled lesions often have associated redness in candida infections, which are often found in the diaper region.
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Signs and Symptoms
  • Candidal diaper dermatitis most commonly appears in the genitals and diaper area, particularly the deep folds, and it consists of red elevated areas (papules) and flat, solid areas of skin (plaques) with sharp edges and skin flakes (scale) as well as surrounding "satellite" skin elevations containing pus (pustules).
  • Redness (erythema) may appear to be joined into one area (confluent).
  • Breakdown (erosions) or loss of the upper layer of skin may be present.
  • Alternatively, the lesions may be merging together (coalescing) small pink bumps with overlying scale, without any redness.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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