Conditions and treatment
Skin folds:
A rash called intertrigo develops when the skin rubs together in skin folds and moisture from sweating is trapped inside. 
Intertrigo (or intertriginous dermatitis) is a rash that can develop in skin folds. This disease is common and may affect people from infancy to adulthood. Certain factors increase your risk, such as diabetes, being overweight, incontinence (inability to control your bladder or bowels), wearing incontinence briefs, or bed rest. Sweating, heat and friction can cause skin folds to become red and inflamed. Symptoms such as itching, burning, odor and pain can be accompanied by redness. These symptoms can also occur under medical devices such as braces or splints or near artificial limbs.

Common areas of intertrigo:
Intertrigo can potentially develop in any skin fold or in areas where there is constant skin-to-skin friction. 

• Between the thighs
• Armpit
• Under the breasts
• Around the folds of the stomach
• Between the fingers and toes
• In the groin folds
• In the folds of the neck
• Behind the knee
• In the vicinity of the artificial organ
• Under braces or splints

Other problems with skin folds:
In a person with incontinence, moisture from urine and feces can get trapped in skin folds. Inflammation may be found especially under the buttocks. The resulting condition is not intertrigo, but a type of dermatitis that can cause similar problems. When the skin or a skin fold is moist or damaged, it is highly susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections.

How to reduce risk:
For general prevention, patients' skin folds should be kept clean and dry, friction should be reduced, and specialized cleansers and lotions with antifungal effect should be used for these areas. It is also effective to wear light, loose and absorbent clothes. 

Taking care of your skin:
If intertrigo develops, follow these recommended steps until the rash disappears.

Step 1: Wash the skin folds.
1. Clean gently using a mild detergent with a normal pH. You can also use cleaning foams without rinsing.  
2. Dry the skin gently.  

Step 2: Protect your skin.  
1. Cut a suitable size of fabric. Allow 5 cm of fabric to be outside the skin fold.
2. Place a layer of cloth under the skin fold or under a medical device such as a brace or splint. The fabric should be placed at least 5 cm outside the skin fold or brace/splint. This helps to remove excess moisture from skin folds and evaporate.
3. Secure the textile in one of several ways: with pleat weights, with a small amount of glue, or by attaching to the clothing.
4. Remove the textiles before showering and then place them again.
5. Replace the cloth within 5 days or if it becomes soiled with urine or feces.
Patients should check their skin every day. They should look for rashes, redness, or open areas, and check all skin folds or areas of skin that are rubbed against the skin by the equipment.

Zima Teb product for Intertrigo
Zitan Antibacterial Cleansing Foam - no rinse needed. Appropriate to manage moisture, friction and fungal or bacterial infections in skin folds.  

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