Warm, moist environment creates an environment for growth of candida albicans. Generally diffuse red patches with characteristic advancing border and satellite lesions. Severe itching common. Topical antifungal powder. Assess system for leakage or undermining of seal with clinician.
Area appears red, moist and painful.
May be localized to a specific area of pouch undermining or leakage. Correct as advised. Overgrowth of tissue caused by overexposure of moisture. Appears as raised, moist lesions with a wart-like appearance. Lesions are painful.