1) Chafing
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An intertrigopronunciation needed is an inflammation (rash) of the body folds (adjacent areas of skin). The term `intertrigo` commonly refers to a bacterial, fungal, or viral infection that has developed at the site of broken skin due to such inflammation. A frequent manifestation is Candidal intertrigo. An intertrigo usually develops from the c.....
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skin rash due to friction of two moist surfaces
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• (n.) A rubbing or chafing of the skin; especially, an abrasion or excoriation of the skin between folds, as in fat or neglected children.
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(inter- + L. terere to rub) a superficial dermatitis occurring on apposed skin surfaces, such as the axillae, creases of the neck, intergluteal fold, groin, between the toes, and beneath pendulous breasts, with obesity being a predisposing factor, caused by moisture, friction, warmth, and sweat retention, and characterized by erythema, maceration,....
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<dermatology> A superficial dermatitis occurring on apposed skin surfaces, such as the axillae, creases of the neck, intergluteal fold, groin, between the toes and beneath pendulous breasts, with obesity being a predisposing factor, caused by moisture, friction, warmth and sweat retention and characterised by erythema, maceration, burning, it...
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(in″tәr-tri´go) a reddish skin eruption on surfaces of the skin that touch or rub together, such as in the armpit or groin, beneath pendulous breasts, or in skin furrows; it is caused by moisture, warmth, friction, sweat retention, and infectious agents. Fungal infections, such as with Candida, may complicat...
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In`ter·tri'go noun [ Latin , from
inter between +
terere ,
tritum , to rub.]
(Medicine) A rubbing or chafing of the skin; especially, an abrasion or excoriation of the skin between folds, as in fat or neglected children.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: in′tĕr-trī′gō Definitions: 1. Irritant dermatitis occurring between folds or juxtaposed surfaces of the skin, as between the buttocks, between the scrotum and the thigh, beneath pendulous breasts, etc.; caused by friction, sweat retention, moisture, warmth, and concomitant overgrowth of resident ...
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Intertrigo: A superficial skin disorder involving any area of the body where opposing skin surfaces may touch and rub, such as the creases of the neck, the skin folds of the groin, axilla (armpit) and breasts (especially if large and pendulous) and between the toes. Intertrigo is characterized by skin reddening (erythema), maceration (softening and...
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Intertrigo is an inflammation of the skin in the body folds, and can be found in the inner thighs, armpits, and underside of the breasts or belly. The symptoms are that the skin is red and raw looking, and the skin may be sore, itch, or even ooze. Relapses are common. Intertrigo is usually caused by warm and most skin chafing together, and often ca...
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[
n] - chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
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a rash that occurs in a skin fold
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noun chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
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Intertrigo is a
Candida albicans infection of skin folds. In areas of the body that have skin touching skin such as the armpits, groin, and under heavy breasts or fat folds, the environment is warm and moist. This is the perfect environment for
Candida albicans, a yeast that is normally found on the skin, to o...
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