Glossary for Intertrigo

• Athlete's foot: Fungal skin condition typically of feet or toes.
• Candidiasis: Fungal infection of moist areas such as mouth or vagina
• Cellulitis: Inflammation of skin or subcutaneous tissues.
• Contact dermatitis: Skin reaction to an irritant
• Cradle Cap: Common scalp condition in babies
• Erythema: A condition which is characterized by redness of the skin due to congestion of the capillaries
• Erythrasma: A condition where there is a bacterial skin infection that is located in the armpits or the groin
• Heat rash: Skin rash due to hot and humid weather
• Inflammatory conditions that may be pathogenic or non-pathogenic: Medical conditions causing inflammation, whether due to a pathogen (e.g. bacteria, virus), or a systemic or other cause.
• Obesity: An increase in the body weight greater than that required for normal function that is characterised by the accumulation of excessive fat
• Psoriasis: Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition where the defective immune system causes skin cells to grow rapidly. It affects a significant number of people. Arthritis, which can be severe, is associated with the psoriasis in up to a third of cases. Not all patients who are susceptible to the condition will develop it - roughly 10% of those susceptible will actually develop the condition. There are various environmental factors which can trigger the onset of the disease e.g. strep throat (common trigger), some medication, stress and cold weather. Once the disease develops, it may resolve on its own or with treatment or may become a persistent chronic condition. The severity and duration of symptoms is variable.
• Skin conditions: Any condition that affects the skin
• Stomach Rash: Rash occurring on the stomach.
• Tinea: A general term for various fungal skin afflictions; often incorrectly called ringworm.
• Tinea cruris: Red, scaly rash in groin and upper thigh area; usually found in men and due to fungal infection
• Tinea versicolor: A condition which is characterized by a chronic noninflammatory multiple macular patches
• Underarm symptoms: Symptoms affecting the underarm area

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