title: [Intertrigo--a therapeutic problem circle].
abstract: Intertrigo is an inflammatory dermatosis involving the body folds. Predisposing factors include constant friction opposing skin surfaces, obesity, sweating and occlusion. Colonization with bacteria, yeast and dermatophytes may exacerbate the dermatosis. Irritant antiseptics may aggravate intertrigo and provoke an allergic contact dermatitis. Treatment consists in careful drying the skin. Antimicrobial agents topically applied may be helpful. Predisposing factors should be corrected carefully.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Itin
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006920:Hygiene; D007402:Intertrigo / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D003879:Dermatologic Agents
vernacular_title: Intertrigo--ein therapeutischer Problemkreis.