Description
A chronic bacterial infection that occurs in the area between overlapping skin (skin folds). It is caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum. The lesions occur in moist areas such as the groin, armpit, and skin folds, and may be itchy. The disorder is more common in people who are obese or diabetic, and in warm climates.
Symptoms
Reddish-brown slightly scaly patches, rash in skin folds, itchy rash.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Examination will be done of the rash with an ultraviolet light. A culture of skin scrapings will be done.
Other Specific Tests: Wood's light analysis, skin culture
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Infectious Disease Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine, Pediatric Dermatology, Telemedicine Dermatology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Examination will be done of the rash with an ultraviolet light. A culture of skin scrapings will be done.
Other Specific Tests: Wood's light analysis, skin culture
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Infectious Disease Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Disease Medicine, Pediatric Dermatology, Telemedicine Dermatology
Treatment
Cleaning the lesions with antibacterial soap. Prescription erythromycin gel and/or oral erythromycin may be used.