What is another word for intertrigo?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪntətɹˈa͡ɪɡə͡ʊ] (IPA)

Intertrigo is a skin condition that occurs in areas where the skin folds or rubs against each other, leading to redness, inflammation, and itching. Some synonyms for intertrigo include skin fold dermatitis, intertriginous dermatitis, and inverse psoriasis. Skin fold dermatitis refers to the redness and inflammation that occurs in the skin folds, while intertriginous dermatitis is a general term for skin irritation resulting from skin-to-skin contact. Inverse psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects the folds of skin, particularly in the groin, armpits, and under the breasts. It presents with red, shiny, and smooth patches that can be itchy and uncomfortable.

Synonyms for Intertrigo:

  • n.

    feeling
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What are the hypernyms for Intertrigo?

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What are the hyponyms for Intertrigo?

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Usage examples for Intertrigo

The Latin word intertrigo is used for that chafing of the skin of the lower part of the body of an infant which is by no means unusual, and is often very distressing.
"The Mother's Manual of Children's Diseases"
Charles West, M.D.

Related words: skin infection, skin disease, treatment for skin infection, symptoms of skin infection, bacterial infections, skin infection treatment

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