Intertrigo. View of a red rash resembling pustules across the breast in a woman. This condition is known as intertrigo,caused by skin folds rubbing together. It is excerbated by warmth,friction & perspiration. The affected skin may blister or scale and it may have an odour. Intertrigo is often found in obese or elderly people & occurs on the thighs,in the armpits,between the fingers,& on the lower breasts. Intertrigo is sometimes accompanied by seborrhoeic dermatitis or thrush (candidiasis). Treatment includes weight reduction & keeping affected areas as clean & dry as possible. Antifungal & corticosteroid drugs may be prescribed if there is an infection present | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Marazzi, Dr. P. |
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