Skin erosions and superficial ulcers due to intertrigo, a skin irritation and inflammation in skin folds, are displayed. Intertrigo (irritation of body fold areas) may be displayed as irregular red patches and bumps.
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Intertrigo  Information for adults

Picture of Intertrigo: Red or brown, slightly elevated lesions with clear borders are typical of intertrigo. Divider line
Red or brown, slightly elevated lesions with clear borders are typical of intertrigo.
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References


Bolognia, Jean L., ed. Dermatology, pp.263-264. New York: Mosby, 2003.

Freedberg, Irwin M., ed. Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. 6th ed, pp.1394-1395, 1848, 2010-2012. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003.

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