intertrigo
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- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈtraɪɡoʊ/
- Specialized
- Intertrigo can cause redness and irritation in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpits.
Examples
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Both tinea cruris and candidal intertrigo should be managed with topical antifungals.
Blog text (20) -
Because lesions associated with tinea cruris rarely involve the scrotum, I was able to rule out this condition and change my diagnosis to candidal intertrigo, a common cause of fungal infections in areas of the skin that contain hair follicles.
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Our results showed that interdigital intertrigo was as common as onychomycosis, occurring in 7 of the 14 cases with a cutaneous portal of entry.
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By contrast, interdigital intertrigo is rarely caused by Fusarium spp. (17).
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To prevent intertrigo, keep the skin dry and wear loose-fitting clothing in warmer weather.
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If you notice a rash in skin folds, it may be intertrigo, which can be treated with antifungal cream.
Synonyms
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Soreness on the skin that happens when it rubs against something
How Severe
Surface Forms
Morphology
intertrigo = inter + trigo
Although the prefix 'inter-' (between) is recognizable, the root 'trigo' is not a standalone English word and the term is a specialized medical formation, so the meaning is not derivable by an average B1 learner from its parts.
Etymology
The word intertrigo comes from the Latin parts inter- meaning 'between' and trigō meaning 'to rub'. So intertrigo names the sore or inflamed area where two skin surfaces rub together.