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Diseases » Intertrigo » Summary
 

What is Intertrigo?

What is Intertrigo?

  • Intertrigo: Skin inflammation from rubbing together of two skin areas.
  • Intertrigo: A superficial dermatitis occurring on skin surfaces in contact with each other, such as the axillae, neck creases, intergluteal fold, between the toes, etc. Obesity is a predisposing factor. The condition is caused by moisture and friction and is characterized by erythema, maceration, burning, and exudation.
    Source - Diseases Database
  • Intertrigo: chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs).
    Source - WordNet 2.1

Intertrigo: Introduction

Types of Intertrigo:

Broader types of Intertrigo:

How serious is Intertrigo?

Complications of Intertrigo: see complications of Intertrigo

What causes Intertrigo?

Causes of Intertrigo: see causes of Intertrigo
Risk factors for Intertrigo: see risk factors for Intertrigo

What are the symptoms of Intertrigo?

Symptoms of Intertrigo: see symptoms of Intertrigo

Complications of Intertrigo: see complications of Intertrigo

Intertrigo: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Intertrigo.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Intertrigo.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Intertrigo: see treatments for Intertrigo

Organs Affected by Intertrigo:

Organs and body systems related to Intertrigo include:

Name of Intertrigo

Main name of condition: Intertrigo

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