Intertrigo is a rash that develops in skin folds due to heat, moisture, and friction. It causes burning, itching, redness, inflammation, oozing and cracked skin in areas like the armpits and groin. Intertrigo is diagnosed based on appearance of a red rash in intertriginous zones. It occurs where skin rubs together or in moist areas that prevent sweat evaporation. Treatment involves keeping the skin dry, exposed to air, and separated using powders or cloths. Recurrence is common for this chronic condition.

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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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