What is candida albicans on the skin and mucous membranes?

Candida: Is part of normal flora of mucous membranes. The term albicans is latin for whitish.

Confusing question: Candida albicans is a yeast that is everywhere in nature. It can end up on your skin or mucous membranes and be a simple contaminant, like so many germs in the environment. It can also cause a condition called thrush in the mouth, or a skin rash around the anus or in babies diaper area.