<\/span><\/h2>\nIntertrigo describes a eruption<\/span> at push-ups<\/span>, such as behind the ears, in the folds of the neck, under the arms, under a protruding abdomen, in the groin, between the buttocks, in the webs of the fingers or in the spaces of the toes. Although intertrigo can affect only one skin fold, intertrigo commonly involves multiple sites. Intertrigo is a sign<\/span> of inflammation<\/span> or infection<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/span>Who gets intertrigo?<\/span><\/h2>\nIntertrigo can affect men or women of any age. Intertrigo is particularly common in people who are overweight or obese (see Metabolic syndrome<\/span>)<\/p>\nOther contributing factors are:<\/p>\n
\n- \nGenetic<\/span> tendency to skin diseases<\/li>\n
- \nHyperhidrosis<\/span> (excessive sweating)<\/li>\n
- Years<\/li>\n
- Diabetes<\/li>\n
- Of smoking<\/li>\n
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Alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
In infants, napkin dermatitis<\/span> It is a type of intertrigo that occurs primarily due to skin exposure to sweat, urine, and feces in the diaper area.<\/p>\nThe intertrigo of the toe web is associated with closed or tight shoes. Lymphedema is also a cause of intertrigo in the toe box.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>What are the clinical features of intertrigo?<\/span><\/h2>\nIntertrigo can be acute<\/span> (recent onset), relapse (recurrent<\/span>) or chronic<\/span> (present for more than six weeks). The exact appearance and behavior depend on the underlying causes.<\/p>\nIntertrigo-affected skin is swollen, red, and uncomfortable. The affected skin can become moistened and macerated, leading to fissure<\/span> (cracks) and flaking.<\/p>\nIntertrigo with secondary bacterial<\/span> Infection (eg, pseudomonas) can cause a bad odor.<\/p>\n<\/span>What Causes Intertrigo?<\/span><\/h2>\nIntertrigo is due to genetic and environmental factors.<\/p>\n
\n- \nFlexural<\/span> The skin has a relatively high surface temperature.<\/li>\n
- Moisture from insensitive water loss and sweating can not evaporate due to occlusion<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- Friction of movement of adjacent<\/span> The skin produces chafing.<\/li>\n
- Intertrigo occurs more easily in environments that are warm and damp<\/span>.<\/li>\n
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Diabetes, alcohol, and smoking increase the likelihood of intertrigo, especially the infectious form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
the microbiome<\/span> (microorganisms<\/span> normally resident in the skin) in the skin in flexion includes Corynebacterium<\/em>other bacteria<\/span>and yeasts. Microbiome overgrowth in warm, humid environments can cause intertrigo.<\/p>\nIntertrigo is classified as infectious and inflammatory<\/span> origins, but they often overlap.<\/p>\n\n- Infections tend to be unilateral<\/span> and asymmetric<\/span>.<\/li>\n
- \nAtopic<\/span> dermatitis is generally bilateral<\/span> and symmetrical<\/span>, affecting the flexion of the neck, knees and elbows.<\/li>\n
- Other inflammatory disorders also tend to be symmetrical and affect the armpits, groins, under the breasts, and abdominal folds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Infections that cause intertrigo<\/span><\/h3>\nThrush: Candida albicans<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Characterized by its rapid development.<\/li>\n
- Itching, damp, peeling, red and white skin.<\/li>\n
- Small shallow papules<\/span> and pustules<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Intertrigo from candida infection<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Erythrasma Corynebacterium minutissimum <\/em><\/p>\n\n- Persistent brown spots<\/li>\n
- Minimum scale<\/span>\n<\/li>\n
- \nAsymptomatic<\/span> (painless and itchy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Axillary erythrasma<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Tub: Trichophyton rubrum<\/em> + T. interdigitale<\/em><\/p>\n