Eczema Intertriginous

Intertriginous eczema is an inflammatory skin disease that occurs in folds and friction areas. It is characterized by the appearance of moist spots and papules of a purplish-red color, accompanied by itching and burning.

Causes

The main reasons for the development of intertriginous eczema:

1. increased sweating in the folds of the skin, which leads to maceration of the epidermis
2. friction and irritation of the skin at the contact points of the folds
3. infection of damaged skin areas by microorganisms and fungi
4. decreased immunity
5. endocrine disorders
6. allergy

At-risk groups

Most often, intertriginous eczema affects:

1. overweight people
2. patients with diabetes mellitus
3. patients with impaired immunity
4. elderly people

Localization

The most common sites of lesions in intertriginous eczema are:

1. armpits
2. inguinal folds
3. intergluteal fold
4. under the breasts in women
5. in the area of ​​the inner thighs

Treatment

Treatment for intertriginous eczema includes:

1. observing personal hygiene rules, regularly washing skin folds with antiseptic solutions
2. use of relief bandages to reduce friction
3. application of topical glucocorticosteroid ointments, combined with antibiotics and antimycotics, to the lesions
4. taking antihistamines to relieve itching
5. physiotherapeutic procedures
6. correction of excess body weight and diabetes mellitus
7. increasing immunity and eliminating the tendency to allergies

Thus, intertriginous eczema is a common inflammatory disease of the skin in folds, requiring comprehensive treatment and prevention.