Cutaneous Candidiasis
Red rash of the torso, it is Cutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is the infection named superficial, that is occurring on moist, occluded cutaneous sites; many patients have predisposing factors such as increased moisture at the site of infection, diabetes, or alterations in systemic immunity.
The fungus candida is mainly causing of Cutaneous Candidiasis
The main cause for appearing of cutaneous candidiasis, as the name says is the infection of the skin with a fungus, named candida. It may involve almost any skin surface on the body, but usually occurs in warm, moist, creased areas (such as armpits and groins). Cutaneous candidiasis is fairly common.
Cutaneous Candidiasis is contagious in very rare cases, principal it's not
Symptoms of Cutaneous Candidiasis
- itching (may be intense)
- blisters resembling spots are often seen around the itchy patches.
- a small degree of scaling.
- infection of hair follicles (“folliculitis”) may have a pimple-like appearance
Source: http://www.skin-disorders.net