Vulval candidiasis is associated with :
Predisposing factors Diabetes: Increased glycogen in cells leading to increased lactic acid and acidic PH Pregnancy: Increased vaginal acidity Broad spectrum antibiotics Combined oral pills Immunosupression HIV Steroids Thyroid and Parathyroid disease Obesity Ref: Shaw Gynecology 17 e pg 330.
Addison disease
Cushing disease
Diabetes mellitus
Acromegaly
Infections of the genital tract