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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Treatments Your Provider May Prescribe
  • Low-potency topical steroid creams.
  • Calcineurin inhibitors (pimecrolimus cream and tacrolimus ointment), which are non-steroid topical agents, can be helpful in difficult cases.
  • Coexisting infection should be treated if present. In cases with limited yeast involvement, topical miconazole, clotrimazole, or ciclopirox olamine may be used. If more severe yeast involvement is noted, oral antifungal agents, such as fluconazole, may be used. Topical or oral antibiotics may be needed for bacterial infections.
  • A biopsy may be recommended if the diagnosis is uncertain.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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