Intertrigo

Intertrigo: Introduction

Intertrigo: Skin inflammation from rubbing together of two skin areas. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Intertrigo is available below.

Symptoms of Intertrigo

• Skin rash on inner thighs
• Armpit skin rash
• Groin skin rash
• Abdominal skin rash
• Skin fold skin rash
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Intertrigo: Complications

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Medical Textbooks Online about Intertrigo

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Misdiagnosis and Intertrigo

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Intertrigo: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Causes of Intertrigo

• Obesity
• Contact dermatitis
• Tinea curis
• Cellulitis
• Candidiasis
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Treatments for Intertrigo

• Keep skin dry
• Antibiotics - in cases of complicating skin infection
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Latest Treatments for Intertrigo

• Wash area
• Calamine lotion
• Corticosteroids
• Antihistamine
• Aluminium acetate
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Intertrigo: Broader Related Topics

• Tinea
• Skin conditions
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Definitions of 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)

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)