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What is the definition of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
Familial chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis (CMC) is a genetic disorder that causes frequent, persistent Candida fungal infections, commonly known as yeast infections.
What are the symptoms of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
Symptoms of familial chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis include frequent, persistent skin, nail, and mucous membrane infections that begin in early childhood. The skin infections are characterized by a rash that develops into crusty, thickened patches. Many individuals with familial chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis have thickened, cracked, and discolored fingernail and toenails. Additional symptoms may include thrush (fungal infection in mouth), inflammation of the lips (cheilitis), hair loss, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation, and vaginal yeast infections. Infants with familial chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis may have persistent diaper rash. In rare instances, some affected individuals may develop the life-threatening condition of systemic candidiasis.
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What are the current treatments for Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis?
While there is not cure for the inherited condition, treatment for familial chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis involves the use of antifungal drugs, such as miconazole and amphotericin B.
Who are the top Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis Local Doctors?
Advanced in Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Infectious Disease
Advanced in Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Infectious Disease

Medical Education Assistance Corporation

615 N State Of Franklin Rd, 
Johnson City, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Dima Youssef is an Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Youssef is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Endocarditis, Pneumonia, and Cellulitis. Dr. Youssef is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Advanced in Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
Advanced in Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

Suburban Geriatrics Inc

2901 Jolly Road, 
Plymouth Meeting, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Robert Pearlstein is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pearlstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. He is also highly rated in 180 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pearlstein is board certified in  .

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Family Medicine
Experienced in Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Family Medicine

Texas Health Family Care

2701 Panhandle St, 
Denton, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Shane Ashford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Ashford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Hypertension.

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Summary: Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of \>5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80% of patients with metastatic cancer. It is estimated that CC is a direct cause of up to 30% of all cancer-related deaths. No treatment currently is available to prevent CC,...

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