Characteristic of patient with cutaneous candidiasis at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital Surabaya in 2017-2022

Introduction: Cutaneous candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida spp., localized on the skin, appearing as erythematous patches or plaques with satellite papules and vesiculopustules accompanied by itching. Fungal infections of the skin remain a significant health problem in Indonesia.

Methodology: This study employed a descriptive design using a cross-sectional method and retrospective data collection, utilizing medical records of cutaneous candidiasis patients at the Mycology Division of the Outpatient Unit for Skin and Venereal Health at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, from 2017 to 2022.

Result: A study of 156 cutaneous candidiasis patients found most cases in females (59.6%) aged 45–64 (32.7%), predominantly from Surabaya (72.4%) and primarily housewives (21.1%). The most common clinical presentation was intertriginous candidiasis (40.4%), with itching as the main complaint (59.6%). Diabetes mellitus was the most frequent comorbidity (10.9%), and scales were the predominant lesion type (37.2%). Blastospores were the most common finding in KOH 10–20% tests (28.2%). Culture identified Candida albicans in 5.8% of cases and Candida tropicalis in 0.6%. Ketoconazole were the most common treatment (59%).

Conclusion: Cases of cutaneous candidiasis at the Outpatient Unit of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital, Surabaya, varied each year from 2017 to 2022.