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An intertrigo usually develops from the chafing of warm, moist skin in the areas of the inner thighs and genitalia, the armpits, under the breasts, the underside of the belly, behind the ears, and the web spaces between the toes and fingers. An intertrigo usually appears red and raw-looking, and may also itch, ooze, and be sore. Intertrigos occur more often among overweight individuals, those with diabetes, those restricted to bed rest or diaper use, and those who use medical devices, like artificial limbs, that trap moisture against the skin. Diagram of the human thigh bone In humans the thigh is the area between the pelvis and buttocks and the knee. ... A sex organ, or primary sexual characteristic, narrowly defined, is any of those parts of the body (which are not always bodily organs according to the strict definition) which are involved in sexual reproduction and constitute the reproductive system in an complex organism; namely: Male: penis (notably the glans penis... The armpit (or axilla) is the area on the human body directly under the area where the arm connects to the shoulder. ... The term breast can refer to the upper ventral region of the human torso. ... The human abdomen (from the Latin word meaning belly) is the part of the body between the pelvis and the thorax. ... A left human ear. ... TOE describes those whom have won a Tony Award, an Oscar Award, and an Emmy Award. ... Fingers of the human left hand The finger is any of the digits of the hand in humans and other species such as the great apes. ... Obesity is a significant public health concern throughout the developed and developing world. ... This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ... Baby diapers are often imprinted with child-friendly designs. ...

Keeping the area of the intertrigo dry and exposed to the air can help prevent recurrences. If the individual is overweight, losing weight can help. Using antibacterial soap, surrounding the skin with absorbent cotton or a band of cotton fabric, and treating the skin with absorbent body powders and even antiperspirants will all help prevent future occurrences. Relapses of intertrigos are common, however, and require periodic care from a dermatologist. This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... In the context of physical health, weight loss is the process of losing body weight, usually by losing fat. ... An antiseptic is a substance that kills or prevents the growth of bacteria on the external surfaces of the body. ... Cotton is a soft fiber that grows around the seeds of the cotton plant, a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of both the Old World and the New World. ... Fabric can refer to: Cloth Fabric, a London dance club This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Deodorants are cosmetic substances applied to the body, most frequently the armpits, to reduce the odor of perspiration. ... Health care or healthcare is an industry associated with the the prevention, treatment, and management of illness along with the promotion of mental, physical and spiritual well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions. ... Dermatology (from Greek derma, skin) is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases, as well as its appendages (nails, hair, sweat glands). ...

An intertrigo sometimes refers to a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection that has developed at the site of broken skin due to such inflammation. Infections can be treated with topical or oral medications. Reversely, there are several skin diseases that can cause an intertrigo to develop, such as dermatitis or inverse psoriasis. Phyla/Divisions Actinobacteria Aquificae Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi Chlamydiae/Verrucomicrobia Chloroflexi Chrysiogenetes Cyanobacteria Deferribacteres Deinococcus-Thermus Dictyoglomi Fibrobacteres/Acidobacteria Firmicutes Fusobacteria Gemmatimonadetes Nitrospirae Omnibacteria Planctomycetes Proteobacteria Spirochaetes Thermodesulfobacteria Thermomicrobia Thermotogae Bacteria is also the fictional name of a warring nation under Benzino Napaloni as dictator, in the 1940 film The Great Dictator... Divisions Chytridiomycota Zygomycota Glomeromycota Ascomycota Basidiomycota Yellow fungus For the fictional character, see Fungus the Bogeyman. ... Three types of viruses: a bacterial virus, otherwise called a bacteriophage (left center); an animal virus (top right); and a retrovirus (bottom right). ... An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. ... // Typical, mild dermatitis Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin irritation characterized by red, flaky skin, sometimes with cracks or tiny blisters. ... Photograph of an arm covered with plaque psoriasis Psoriasis is a disease whose main symptom is gray or silvery flaky patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath. ...

See also

• List of skin diseases
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• Griseofulvin

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External links

• A.O.C.D.: Intertrigo
• eMedicine: Intertrigo (by Samuel Selden, M.D.)
• DERMAdoctor: Intertrigo (by Audrey Kunin, M.D.)