Intertrigo is a common and treatable inflammatory skin condition that is caused by skin-to-skin rubbing. It often leads to a secondary bacterial or fungal infection.

Feb 15, 2025 · Intertrigo is a reddish rash that appears in skin folds, where your skin surfaces rub against each other. In people with darker skin tones, the area may be dark red, purple, dark brown, or...

Dec 18, 2025 · Intertrigo results from skin-on-skin friction in warm, damp, poorly ventilated body areas. The mix of skin chafing and moisture irritates and inflames the skin, which causes intertrigo.

Sep 5, 2025 · Intertrigo is a rash that pops up in skin folds in places such as under your arms, breasts, belly, or between your thighs. It usually shows up where your skin rubs together and traps moisture.

Intertrigo describes a rash in the flexures, such as behind the ears, under the arms, and in the groin. It is a sign of inflammation or infection. Treatment depends on the underlying cause if identified.

Sep 25, 2025 · Intertrigo (intertriginous dermatitis) is a red, itchy inflammatory rash that occurs between skin folds in areas like the armpits, the groin, under the breasts, or within fat folds where skin touches …

Aug 19, 2025 · Intertrigo, or intertriginous dermatitis, is a common inflammatory condition of skin folds characterized by moist erythema, malodor, weeping, pruritus, and tenderness (picture 1A-D). …

Aug 5, 2024 · Intertrigo is an inflammatory condition that affects the skin folds, where friction, moisture, and heat create an ideal environment for irritation and infection. This condition often presents as red, …

Intertrigo refers to skin-fold lesions that develop when friction and trapped moisture cause skin maceration and inflammation that lead to the formation of patches or plaques.

The term "intertrigo" commonly refers to a secondary infection with bacteria (such as Corynebacterium minutissimum), fungi (such as Candida albicans), or viruses. A frequent manifestation is candidal …