Intertrigo

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Intertrigo is an inflammation of the top layers of skin due to moisture, bacteria, yeast, or fungus in the folds of the skin.

Intertrigo tends to occur in warm, moist areas of the body where two skin surfaces rub or press against each other. It is most common in persons who are obese. Intertrigo may also be seen in people who must stay in bed or who wear medical devices that may trap moisture against the skin, such as artificial limbs, splints, and braces.

Intertrigo is common in warm, moist climates.

The affected areas of skin are usually pink to brown. If the skin is particularly moist, it may begin to break down. In severe cases, there may be a foul odor.

Review Date: 10/16/2006
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.