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  1. Cleveland Clinic
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    Intertrigo: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland …

    • Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin condition that is caused by skin-to-skin friction (rubbing) that is intensified by heat and moisture. It usually looks like a reddish rash. Trapped moisture, which is usually … See more

    Is Intertrigo A Fungal Infection?

    Intertrigo itself is not an infection. It’s an inflammatory skin condition. However, intertrigo often leads to a fungal or bacterial infection. This is known as a secondary infection. C… See more

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    What Parts of The Body Get Intertrigo?

    Intertrigo can appear in between any skin areas that are in close contact with each other, such as … See more

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    Are There Different Kinds of Intertrigo?

    There are a few names for intertrigo (also known as intertriginous dermatitis) depending on certain factors such as where it appears and if it’s caused an infection or not. Your h… See more

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    Can Intertrigo Spread to Other Parts of My body?

    You can have intertrigo in more than one place on your body at the same time, but intertrigo does not spread to other parts of your body. This is because a key contributin… See more

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    Who Gets Intertrigo?

    Anyone at any age can get intertrigo. Babies often get diaper rash (diaper dermatitis), which is a form of intertrigo. People who have obesity, diabetesand/or a weakened i… See more

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    Is Intertrigo A Fungal Infection?
    What Parts of The Body Get Intertrigo?
    Are There Different Kinds of Intertrigo?
    Can Intertrigo Spread to Other Parts of My body?
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  1. Intertrigo
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    Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin condition that is caused by skin-to-skin friction (rubbing) that is intensified by heat and moisture. It usually looks like a reddish rash. Trapped moisture, which is usually due to sweating, causes the surfaces of your skin to stick together in your skin folds.

    Intertrigo: What Is It, Cause…

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    Friction from skin rubbing on skin, moisture, and higher temperature in flexural areas are the main factors in the development of intertrigo. These areas are often moist, warm, and lack air exposure. This makes them perfect breeding areas for microorganisms. These bacteria or fungi worsen the rash and its symptoms.

    Intertrigo: Treatment, Signs…

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    Intertrigo is a skin condition that causes a rash in skin folds, such as under the breasts, in the groin, or in stomach folds. The rash may be sore or itchy. It happens when areas of moist skin rub together. Bacteria and yeast can grow in this environment, leading to an infection.

    Intertrigo: What is it, cause…

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    Intertrigo is caused mostly by friction and increased moisture between skin folds. The increase in yeast & bacteria that follows can further contribute to the rash. Other skin conditions such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis and other conditions can mimic intertrigo.

    Intertrigo (Skin Fold Rash) …

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    Intertrigo is a common inflammatory rash that develops between skin folds (e.g., armpits, groin, under breasts) or within fat folds where skin touches skin. It results from friction, trapped moisture, and a lack of airflow, so preventive strategies include keeping skin dry, wearing loose breathable clothing, and preventing chafing.

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    Why do I have a rash on my face?
    Because skin folds are warm and moist, they provide ideal conditions for Candida albicans (yeast), other fungi, or bacteria to take hold. This can cause infection and make symptoms worse. This article outlines the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this uncomfortable rash, and how to prevent intertrigo before it starts.

    Intertrigo: Treatment and Prevention - Verywell Health

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    What are the possible causes of rashes and dry itchy face?

    Dr. Himanshu J. Vats

    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1.5 years of exp

    Causes of itchy skin include: Skin conditions. Examples include dry skin (xerosis), eczema (dermatitis), psoriasis, scabies, parasites, burns, scars, insect bites and hives. Internal diseases.
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    What causes chafing between skin folds?
    Chafing between skin folds leads to red, moist, sometimes cracked skin that is painful & inflamed, which can also have a foul odor. Sometimes large & painful fissures or cracks form. This condition can make you uncomfortable with activity. Intertrigo is caused mostly by friction and increased moisture between skin folds.

    Intertrigo (Skin Fold Rash) - OTC Derm

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    Why does my skin stick together?
    This most commonly happens between skin folds or creases and between your toes or fingers. The trapped moisture — often due to sweating — causes your skin surfaces to stick together. This increases the friction between your skin surfaces, which causes skin damage, bacterial and/or fungal overgrowth and inflammation.

    Intertrigo: What Is It, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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    What causes itching and redness on the face?

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    MBBS · 3 years of exp

    The causes of itching and redness in the face are eczema, dermatitis, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, hives, psoriasis, molluscum contagiousum, chickenpox, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, spider veins, atopic dermatitis, allergic drug reactions, lupus, and shingles.
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    What causes intertrigo rash?
    Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin condition that's caused by skin-to-skin friction that is intensified by heat and moisture. What is intertrigo? Intertrigo is a common inflammatory skin condition that is caused by skin-to-skin friction (rubbing) that is intensified by heat and moisture. It usually looks like a reddish rash.

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  3. Healthline
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    Intertrigo: Treatment, Signs, Pictures, and Prevention - Healthline

  4. DermNet
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    Intertrigo (Rash in body folds): Causes, Images, and …

    Oct 26, 2023 · Intertrigo describes a rash in the flexures, 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 finger webs, or in the toe spaces. Although …

  5. WebMD
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    Intertrigo: Risk Factors, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD

  6. Medical News Today
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    Intertrigo: What is it, causes, symptoms, and more

    Dec 21, 2023 · Intertrigo is a skin condition that causes a rash in skin folds, such as under the breasts, in the groin, or in stomach folds. The rash may be sore or itchy. It happens when areas of moist skin...

  7. familydoctor.org
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    Intertrigo - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention

  8. Health
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    Intertrigo: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, …

    Jan 21, 2024 · Intertrigo is an inflammatory rash that develops within skin folds due to moisture, friction, and heat. See what it can look like and how to treat it.

  9. Verywell Health
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    Intertrigo: Treatment and Prevention - Verywell Health

    May 10, 2024 · Intertrigo is a common inflammatory rash that develops between skin folds (e.g., armpits, groin, under breasts) or within fat folds where skin touches skin. It results from friction, trapped moisture, and a lack of airflow, so …

  10. Healthgrades
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    Intertrigo: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes, and More - Healthgrades

  11. otcderm.com
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    Intertrigo (Skin Fold Rash) - OTC Derm

    Cause. Intertrigo is caused mostly by friction and increased moisture between skin folds. The increase in yeast & bacteria that follows can further contribute to the rash. Other skin conditions such as contact dermatitis, psoriasis and …