Intertrigo, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions

By Kenneth Kee

Intertrigo is a very frequent medical inflammatory disorder affecting areas of skin that are frequently in contact such as the groin, under the breasts, armpits, and skin folds.
These areas of skin that are in contact with each other are known as the intertriginous zones.
In obese individuals, skin folds may happen in various areas and so can be afflicted by intertrigo.
The seborrheic glands (oil glands) in the skin produces excessive sebum(oil) particularly in regions which is likely to rub against each other such as armpits, groins, skin under the breasts, and navel.

Because of the friction of the skin and secretion of sebum, a red moist type of rash occurs.

Intertrigo is a moist red seborrheic skin rash involving body clefts such as armpits and groins.
Simple intertrigo is an irritant dermatitis produced by the combination of frictional rubbing, raised temperature, and moisture.
Intertrigo can be affected by various micro-organisms, such as yeasts, dermatophytic fungi, bacteria, as well as allergic and irritant reactions to various medications and chemicals.
Intertrigo is inflammation of the skin with oil glands (sebaceous glands).
It is likely to happen in warm, moist areas of the body where 2 skin surfaces rub against each other.
Such areas are called skin folds.
Intertrigo affects the epidermis of the skin.
It is produced by moisture, bacteria, or fungus in the folds of the skin.
The involved areas of skin are normally pink to brown.
If the skin is very moist, it may start to break down.
In serious cases, there may be a bad odor.
The disorder is most frequent in people who are obese.
It may also happen in people who have to stay in bed or wear medical devices such as artificial limbs, splints, and braces.
The medical devices may keep the moisture against the skin.
Intertrigo is frequent in warm, moist climates.
Intertrigo is a skin disorder produced by the macerating effects of heat, moisture and friction.
It is most frequently observed in the groin, axillae or in infra-mammary folds
There are also some exotic dermatologic diseases that are prone to occur in the intertriginous zones

The environmental factors have a major part in exacerbations of intertrigo.
1. They are higher levels in temperature and humidity found most frequently during the summer months.
2. Exercises such as running or riding bicycle, which involve repetitive movements, produce frictional forces which may damage the skin.
3. The large folds of skin that result from obesity also increase the likelihood of intertrigo.
4. Past history of seborrhoeic dermatitis
5. Infection with Candida albicans
6. Diabetes mellitus
7. Poor hygiene
Intertrigo is an inflammatory skin condition that can be produced and aggravated by many causes.
1. These are moisture, heat, lack of air circulation and friction between skin folds.
2. Sweat, urine, and feces can also worsen the skin problem.
The patient is more likely to get these skin infections in skin folds because skin folds are places that are warm and tend to stay moist.

Symptoms of intertrigo are itching and burning in the intertriginous zones.
Sometime, prolonged intertrigo may produce a musty smell.
With intertrigo, these affected skin areas become inflamed and appear red and sometimes scaly.
Typically intertigo manifests as mild erythema which can be observed initially as red plaques on each side of the involved skin fold (in a mirror image fashion).
The patient will complain of itching, stinging and burning
The most frequent areas involved are larger skin-fold areas such as beneath the breasts, genital area, armpits, and abdomen.
Diagnosis:
Skin appearance
Skin scraping
Treatment:
Antibiotic or antifungal cream
Drying agent
Low-dose steroid cream
Creams that protect the skin
Talcum

TABLE OF CONTENT
Int

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kenneth Kee
• Release date: Dec 31, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370027934

Kenneth Kee

Medical doctor since 1972.Started Kee Clinic in 1974 at 15 Holland Dr #03-102, relocated to 36 Holland Dr #01-10 in 2009.Did my M.Sc (Health Management ) in 1991 and Ph.D (Healthcare Administration) in 1993.Dr Kenneth Kee is still working as a family doctor at the age of 74However he has reduced his consultation hours to 3 hours in the morning and 2 hours inthe afternoon.He first started writing free blogs on medical disorders seen in the clinic in 2007 on http://kennethkee.blogspot.com.His purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of his patients which is also his dissertation for his Ph.D (Healthcare Administration). He then wrote an autobiography account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.comThis autobiography account “A Family Doctor’s Tale” was combined with his early “A Simple Guide to Medical Disorders” into a new Wordpress Blog “A Family Doctor’s Tale” on http://ken-med.com.From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 1000 eBooks.He apologized for typos and spelling mistakes in his earlier books.He will endeavor to improve the writing in futures.Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.The later books go into more details of medical disorders.He has published 1000 eBooks on various subjects on health, 1 autobiography of his medical journey, another on the autobiography of a Cancer survivor, 2 children stories and one how to study for his nephew and grand-daughter.The purpose of these simple guides is to educate patient on health disorders and not meant as textbooks.He does not do any night duty since 2000 ever since Dr Tan had his second stroke.His clinic is now relocated to the Buona Vista Community Centre.The 2 units of his original clinic are being demolished to make way for a new Shopping Mall.He is now doing some blogging and internet surfing (bulletin boards since the 1980's) startingwith the Apple computer and going to PC.The entire PC is upgraded by himself from XT to the present Pentium duo core.The present Intel i7 CPU is out of reach at the moment because the CPU is still expensive.He is also into DIY changing his own toilet cistern and other electric appliance.His hunger for knowledge has not abated and he is a lifelong learner.The children have all grown up and there are 2 grandchildren who are even more technically advanced than the grandfather where mobile phones are concerned.This book is taken from some of the many articles in his blog (now with 740 posts) A Family Doctor’s Tale.Dr Kee is the author of:"A Family Doctor's Tale""Life Lessons Learned From The Study And Practice Of Medicine""Case Notes From A Family Doctor"

Book preview

Intertrigo,

A

Simple

Guide

To

The Condition,

Diagnosis,

Treatment

And

Related Conditions

By

Dr Kenneth Kee

M.B.,B.S. (Singapore)

Ph.D (Healthcare Administration)

Copyright Kenneth Kee 2015 Smashwords Edition

Published by Kenneth Kee at Smashwords.com

Dedication

This book is dedicated

To my wife Dorothy

And my children

Carolyn, Grace

And Kelvin

This book describes the Intertrigo, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases which is seen in some of my patients in my Family Clinic.

(What You Need to Treat Intertrigo)

This eBook is licensed for the personal enjoyment only. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader.

If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy.

Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

Introduction

I have been writing medical articles for my blog http://kennethkee.blogspot.com (A Simple Guide to Medical Condition) for the benefit of my patients since 2007.

My purpose in writing these simple guides was for the health education of my patients.

Health Education was also my dissertation for my Ph.D (Healthcare Administration).

I then wrote an autobiolographical account of his journey as a medical student to family doctor on his other blog http://afamilydoctorstale.blogspot.com.

This autobiolographical account A Family Doctor’s Tale was combined with my early A Simple Guide to Medical Conditions into a new Wordpress Blog A Family Doctor’s Tale on http://ken-med.com.

From which many free articles from the blog was taken and put together into 800 eBooks.

Some people have complained that the simple guides are too simple.

For their information they are made simple in order to educate the patients.

The later books go into more details of medical conditions.

The first chapter is always from my earlier blogs which unfortunately tends to have typos and spelling mistakes.

Since 2013, I have tried to improve my spelling and writing.

As I tried to bring you the latest information about a condition or illness by reading the latest journals both online and offline, I find that I am learning more and improving on my own medical knowledge in diagnosis and treatment for my patients.

Just by writing all these simple guides I find that I have learned a lot from your reviews (good or bad), criticism and advice.

I am sorry for the repetitions in these simple guides as the second chapters onwards have new information as compared to my first chapter taken from my blog.

I also find repetition definitely help me and maybe some readers to remember the facts in the books more easily.

I apologize if these repetitions are irritating to some readers.

Chapter 1

Intertrigo

Axilla Intertrigo – Public Domain Wikipedia

What is Intertrigo?

Intertrigo is a very frequent medical inflammatory disorder affecting areas of skin that are frequently in contact such as the groin, under the breasts, armpits, and skin folds.

These areas of skin that are in contact with each other are known as the intertriginous