Definition

Noun: 1. A skin inflammation: Intertrigo is a medical term for a superficial inflammatory skin condition. It occurs in areas where skin surfaces are in direct, prolonged contact, leading to friction, moisture retention, and irritation. 2. Chafing rash: It specifically refers to the chafing, redness, and sometimes cracking or infection that develops between two folds of skin.

Usage

Intertrigo is used primarily in medical and clinical contexts to describe a specific type of dermatitis. * The doctor diagnosed the rash in the patient's skin folds as intertrigo, caused by heat and moisture. * Proper drying of the area is essential to prevent intertrigo.

Advanced Usage

• Candidal intertrigo: This specifies a common complication where the inflamed skin becomes infected with yeast (Candida).
  • The erythema and satellite lesions were characteristic of candidal intertrigo.

Variants and Related Words

• Intertriginous (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the body folds where skin touches skin (e.g., armpits, groin, under breasts).
  • The intertriginous areas are prone to this condition.

Synonyms

• Chafing
• Diaper rash (a specific, common type in infants)
• Skin fold dermatitis

Different Meanings

This word has a single, specific medical meaning related to skin inflammation in body folds. It does not have other general definitions.

Idioms / Phrases

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the word "intertrigo." It is a technical medical term.

Noun

1. chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)