 Intertrigo
"Intertrigo" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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A superficial dermatitis occurring on skin surfaces in contact with each other, such as the axillae, neck creases, intergluteal fold, between the toes, etc. Obesity is a predisposing factor. The condition is caused by moisture and friction and is characterized by erythema, maceration, burning, and exudation.
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D007402
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C17.800.174.640 C17.800.815.650
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