{"id":6079,"date":"2019-05-07T06:48:58","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T06:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=6079"},"modified":"2021-06-05T02:21:24","modified_gmt":"2021-06-05T02:21:24","slug":"14-skin-care-tips-for-treating-intertrigo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-skin-care-tips-for-treating-intertrigo\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Skin Care Tips for Treating Intertrigo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Intertrigo is a specific sort of rash that appears in certain areas of the body. There are usually several causes for this type of rash, and aching goes away quickly with the right treatment. Some of the symptoms that you may notice with this type of rash include normal rash symptoms like redness and painful areas that are red or reddish-brown. This illness can be mistaken for diaper rash as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a look at some of the skincare tips that you need to know in order to treat and prevent this illness from happening in the first place. The most important part emphasizes prevention. Once you have it, it is fairly easy to get rid of, but it is also easy to avoid ever getting in the first place if you follow the tips and strategies that are listed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Know Where the Problem Areas Are<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that needs to do is to know where the problem areas are. There are definite problem areas over the body that will present with this rash before any other areas. These are usually areas where moisture and sweat are common and where to parts of the skin rub against each other. Although not necessarily as common as other areas, this illness can present between the toes or between the fingers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can often lead to it being mistaken for an athlete\u2019s foot<\/a>. Another problem area is between the inner thighs, particularly with obese people. Women get it on the underside of their breasts \u2013 as well as men that are overweight \u2013 and anyone with an overhanging gut may be susceptible to this disease underneath the belly. It can also present on the genitals, the crease of the neck and between the buttocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Know the Symptoms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You also need to know what the symptoms are in order to ensure that you diagnose the disease quickly and take steps to get rid of it. The present and that you may experience is a red rash or reddish-brown rash <\/a>in the problem area. However, although this is usually the first symptom to appear, it is usually not the first one the people notice. That\u2019s because people rarely look underneath their armpits or in the other problem areas that we made earlier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They may not even notice that they have a rash in those areas. That\u2019s why the first symptom the people actually notice will be itching and pain in those areas. Usually, you will notice that the area affected is raw and painful. For example, if it is underneath your armpits, they notice pain from one or both of your armpits as one layer of skin rubs against another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Understand the Causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the causes is also an important part of treating this condition. There are a number of causes that can make this condition appear. Some of them are dependent upon other causes; for example, although this disease is an inflammatory skin condition, it can be worsened by lots of different factors, If there is a great deal of moisture, it can allow for the growth of bacteria or viruses that turn the problem area into a hotbed of germs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same thing goes for heat. There is also usually a decided lack of air circulation in these problem areas and there is friction between the skin and cause the actual rash and information. If you can solve some of these problems, then you may not develop the illness in the first place, but that is difficult because these problem areas are known for that particular friction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Do Regular Cleaning of Problem Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need to do regular cleaning of the problem areas in order to avoid this condition. Most of the time, this presents as a bacterial infection. That means that the area has been allowed to cultivate bacteria that has been growing and spreading throughout. In order to eliminate that bacteria<\/a>, what you have to do is take antibacterial soap and clean the problem area thoroughly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you miss a small spot, you will still notice the pain and itching that comes with this condition. That\u2019s why it is extremely important to jump in the shower and clean every part of the affected area and you can reach. For example, under the armpits is very commonplace for this to appear. You want to take a rag or brush and scrub at every portion of the under the armpit to get rid of this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Use Antibacterial or Antiviral Remedies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The best way to get rid of a bacterial infection or a viral infection that has taken hold in these areas is by using some sort of antibacterial <\/a>or antiviral natural remedy. There are antibacterial and antiviral products that you can purchase, but most people just use regular antibacterial soap without any frills. This will work really well if the infection is a bacterial one, but it will not kill the infection if it happens to be viral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is, there are a lot of natural remedies out there do you can use in order to kill viruses as well as bacteria. Many of the natural remedies that you are already familiar with have both antibacterial and antiviral properties. If you are able to find some that work for you, then you can apply them to the affected areas and kill the bacteria or viruses that are causing you problems in the first place. Of course, you still want to do the cleaning and other strategies as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Avoid Risk Factors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Avoiding risk factors<\/a> is also going to be one of the best things that you can do to make sure that you never get this particular condition. There are several risk factors you want to be aware of. People who are obese have a much higher chance of getting this particular condition than other people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because there is a great deal of the fact that has enlarged the breasts in both men and women, the got overhangs would causes the area underneath the got to become a problem area and the armpits in arms have a great deal of flesh that can rub against each other. In addition, people with diabetes are at a higher risk for this condition as well as those that have a splint or artificial limb, are exposed to high heat or humidity and have conditions like incontinence, excessive sweating, malnutrition and have a suppressed immune system or are on chemotherapy drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Pay Particular Attention to Infants & Children<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you pay particular attention to infants <\/a>and children. There are two things to be aware of when looking at it from that perspective. First of all, your infant has a lot more chubbiness then they will when they grow up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means they have shorter necks, flexed posture and they are in greater risk for this particular condition. As for children, they do not watch as well as they should. When you put children in the bath and tell them to watch, they will skip areas all the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you skip areas, then this condition can develop, and neck in constant pain and discomfort later on. That\u2019s why it is important to check with them to make sure that they had clean all those problem areas thoroughly so they do not develop these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Be Aware of Treatment Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are treatment <\/a>options that you want to be aware of. For the most part, cleaning the area may simply clear up the disease without any need to contact your doctor. However, there are some cases, especially when you have children, where contacting your doctor may be appropriate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your doctor might recommend that you expose the affected area to air as to kill any viral or real infection, as well as use an astringent of some kind to clean the area. However, most of the time, when you clean the affected area, the bacterial infection or the viral infection will disappear as well. Without the moisture, darkness, and secrecy that bacteria and viruses thrive in, these life forms will die quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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