The type of candidiasis that appears as a white lesion that does not wipe off and does not respond to antifungal therapy is

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Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis appears as a white lesion that does not wipe off. If it does not respond to antifungal therapy, a biopsy should be considered. Pseudomembranous candidiasis is a white curdlike material present on the mucosal tissues. The underlying mucosa is erythematous in appearance. Erythematous candidiasis is an erythematous, often painful mucosa that may be localized or generalized. Chronic atrophic candidiasis or denture stomatitis presents as erythematous mucosa with lesions that vary from petechiae-like to more generalized and granular.

The Type of Candidiasis That Appears as a White Lesion