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Candida - skin - Management
Basis for recommendation
- CKS found no guidelines on when to refer people with candida infection of the skin. Therefore the recommendations have been based on the following rationale:
- If management in primary care with a topical imidazole followed by oral fluconazole has not been successful, CKS advises referral to a dermatologist to ensure that the diagnosis is correct and for consideration of further treatment which is more appropriate to a secondary care setting.
- People with widespread infection or recurrent episodes may have underlying predisposing factors (e.g. immunocompromise) which require investigation, and may need further treatment only available in secondary care.
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