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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.

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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?

Roya Sherkat

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Al Zahra Hospital, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences

Isfahan, IR

Roya Sherkat practices in Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran. Sherkat is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Primary Immunodeficiency (PID), Common Variable Immune Deficiency, and Agranulocytosis.

Anne Puel

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Necker Hospital For Sick Children

Laboratory Of Human Genetics Of Infectious Diseases, Necker Branch, Inserm Umr1163, Neckar Medical School, Paris Descartes University, Imagine Institute,

Paris, FR

Anne Puel practices in Paris, France. Puel is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy (APECED), Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 2, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Hyper IGE Syndrome, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

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Majid Yaran

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School Of Medicine, Infectious Diseases And Tropical Medicine Research Center, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences

Department Of Internal Medicine, Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences,

Isfahan, IR

Majid Yaran practices in Isfahan, Islamic Republic of Iran. Yaran is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, and Colonoscopy.

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