2. Burning and itching in the intertriginous
zones
Long standing can make a musty smell
May become red and inflamed
Skin can ooze
Cracked and crusty skin
3. Doctors can diagnose purely based on its
appearance
Red rash in one or more intertriginous
regions
4. Friction rubbing
Increase temperature
Moisture
Allergic reactions to certain medications and
chemicals
Some exotic diseases
5. Intertrigo does not spread, it appears in
places that don’t breath very well and that
don’t let sweat evaporate very well
6. Eliminate heat and friction from this region
Expose skin to air
Use absorbent powders
Keep skin folds separated, you can use cotton
cloth or something that doesn’t chafe
7. You can go to therapy and it will help a lot
with getting rid of the intertrigo
Reoccurrence is common for this disease
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