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In medicine, an intertriginous area is where two skin areas may touch or rub together.[1] Examples of intertriginous areas are the axilla of the arm, the anogenital region, skin folds of the breasts and between digits. Intertriginous areas are known to harbor large amounts of aerobic cocci and aerobic coryneform bacteria, which are both parts of normal skin flora.
In medicine, an intertriginous area is where two skin areas may touch or rub together. Examples of intertriginous areas are the axilla of the arm, the...
Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), popularly known as baboon syndrome because of its resemblance to the distinctive...
of the skin by Candida albicans, more specifically located between intertriginous folds of adjacent skin.: 309 Candidiasis Intertrigo Skin lesion James...
idiopathic, benign, nondisabling cutaneous disease that manifests with intertriginous erythematous, brown or red, scaly or keratotic papules and plaques....
Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These areas are red, pink, or purple, dry, itchy...
Kutlubay, Z (July–August 2015). "Bacterial infections of the folds (intertriginous areas)". Clinics in Dermatology (Review). 33 (4): 420–8. doi:10.1016/j...
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters...
Granular parakeratosis, also known as axillary granular parakeratosis, intertriginous granular parakeratosis, and zombie patch is a cutaneous condition characterized...
distinguished. Erythrasmic patches are typically found in moist and intertriginous areas (skin fold areas—e.g. armpit, groin, under breast) and can be...
Flexural: on the front of the fingers Extensor: on the back of the fingers Intertriginous: in an area where two skin areas may touch or rub together Morbilliform:...
proopiomelanocortin (POMC). Acanthosis nigricans—hyperpigmentation of intertriginous areas associated with insulin resistance. Melasma, also known as 'chloasma'...
widespread painful erythroderma, often involving the face, diaper, and other intertriginous areas. Extensive areas of desquamation might be present. Perioral crusting...
activities. Dequalinium may cause skin necrosis "if administered on intertriginous skin areas under occlusive conditions". Dequalinium was first described...
pimecrolimus, 0.005% calcipotriol, and 0.1% betamethasone in the treatment of intertriginous psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized controlled study". Archives of...
infection caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum that often presents in intertriginous areas like acanthosis nigricans. Acanthosis nigricans is conventionally...
include the face, ears, scalp, and across the body. It is less common in intertriginous areas, which are areas where the skin folds and comes into contact with...
on fingertips Human body Hyperpigmentation, about excess skin colour Intertriginous Meissner's corpuscle Nude beaches Nude swimming Nudity Pacinian corpuscle...
criteria for neurofibromatosis. Freckles can also be present in the intertriginous area in neurofibromatosis, such as the inguinal fold, submammary areas...
the skin by Candida albicans. It is more specifically located between intertriginous folds of adjacent skin, which can be present in the groin or scrotum...
angular skin folds at the corners of the mouth, in effect creating an intertriginous skin crease. The tendency of saliva to pool in these areas is increased...
should be differentiated from other similar dermal conditions such as intertriginous candidiasis, erythrasma, and psoriasis. Lesions appear as round, red...
varies from scaly erythematous lesions to red papules pronounced in intertriginous areas. Up to 80% of LCH patients have extensive eruptions on the scalp...
where sunlight appears to have a precipitating effect. Palms and soles Intertriginous areas of the skin. This is also known as "inverse lichen planus". Nails...
at the corners of the mouth (nasolabial crease), in effect creating intertriginous areas where another form of candidiasis, angular cheilitis, can develop...
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a non-contagious chronic skin disease affects intertriginous skin of apocrine sweat gland bearing areas like inframammary fold, and...
exudates due to their drying effects. Creams can also be applied to intertriginous areas that are inappropriate for the application of ointments. Lotions...
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