A 55-Year-Old Obese Patient Was Diagnosed with Candidiasis in the Skin

A 55-year-old obese patient was diagnosed with candidiasis in the skin folds under her breasts. When the nurse sees her at a follow-up visit 2 months later, she complains that it has returned. She said she applied the medicine for 1 week and stopped because the itching stopped and the cream was messy. Which statement is true regarding fungal infections of the skin?

A) Fungal infections often require prolonged therapy.
B) The patient has a new infection now.
C) The patient needs to apply a dressing if the cream is too messy.
D) This infection will probably never be cured.