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    Glossary Intertrigo

    skin inflammation in body folds due to friction and moisture

    Intertrigo is a skin condition characterized by inflammation and irritation that occurs in body folds where skin surfaces rub together, such as under the breasts, in the groin, or between the toes. It is often exacerbated by moisture, heat, and lack of air circulation, and can lead to secondary infections by bacteria or fungi.

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      Skin Manifestations of Obesity: A Comparative Study

      research Skin manifestations of obesity: a comparative study

      45 citations , September 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      This study found that obesity is associated with several skin conditions, such as striae and pseudoacanthosis nigricans, which may serve as markers of excessive weight.
      Cutaneous Manifestations of Eating Disorders

      research Cutaneous Manifestations of Eating Disorders

      33 citations , April 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This review discusses the skin conditions linked to eating disorders and emphasizes that treating the underlying disorder often improves these dermatological symptoms.

      research Nutritional Dermatoses in Rats

      19 citations , November 1937 in “Experimental biology and medicine”
      This study reports that distinct scaly dermatoses in rats can be caused by deficiencies in vitamin H, vitamin B6, or lactoflavin, each preventable or treatable through nutritional adjustments.
      Dermatologic Problems of Older Women

      research Dermatologic Problems of Older Women

      17 citations , April 2006 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This review discusses common skin disorders in older women and their treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.

      research Dermatologische Probleme bei Kindern mit Adipositas

      10 citations , March 2013 in “Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz”
      This review highlights the impact of obesity on skin health, detailing how it alters skin barrier function, exacerbates conditions like Psoriasis, and is linked to various skin complications without reporting new clinical results.
      Dermatological Problems in the Football Player

      research Dermatological problems in the football player

      6 citations , July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      This review discusses various dermatological conditions prevalent among football athletes and suggests that these are exacerbated by the sport's physical demands, environmental conditions, and use of specific equipment.
      Dermatology Issues in Sports

      research Dermatology Issues in Sports

      3 citations , July 2017 in “Current sports medicine reports”
      This comprehensive review outlines the management and prevention strategies for mechanical, environmental, and infectious skin injuries in athletes but reports no new clinical findings.
      Dermatological Issues Among Individuals Receiving Palliative Care - A Review

      research Dermatological Issues Among Individuals Receiving Palliative Care - A Review

      August 2023 in “American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine”
      This study describes common skin disorders in palliative care patients, emphasizing that conditions like xerosis, pressure ulcers, and fungal infections often require symptomatic treatment focused on quality of life rather than cure, due to limited life expectancy and potential treatment burdens.
      Cutaneous Changes in Obese Patients Before and After Bariatric Surgery

      research Cutaneous changes in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery

      June 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology”
      In this study, obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery experienced significant weight loss, which was associated with improvements in certain skin conditions, such as intertrigo, tinea corporis, and striae rubra, although the prevalence of many other skin diseases remained unchanged.
      Skin Manifestations of Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome

      research Skin Manifestations of Paediatric Metabolic Syndrome

      November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology”
      This review discusses the skin manifestations associated with metabolic syndrome and related conditions in young populations, noting associations with obesity, insulin resistance, and neonatal obesity, but reports no new clinical results.

      research Acne and hidradenitis suppurativa

      39 citations , January 2018 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement”
      This review highlights that although acne and hidradenitis suppurativa share a focus on hair follicles and innate inflammation, their genetics, risk factors, and bacterial involvement differ significantly.
      The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues: Conditions, Diagnosis, and Systemic Implications

      research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues

      1 citations , January 2013 in “Springer eBooks”
      The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.

      research SDRIFE Induced by Tofacitinib

      3 citations , May 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”
      In this case report, researchers identified a potential adverse skin reaction, called SDRIFE or Baboon syndrome, caused by the drug tofacitinib in a 19-year-old woman being treated for alopecia subtotalis, leading the authors to recommend discontinuation of the drug.
      Common Dermatologic Conditions

      research Common Dermatologic Conditions

      14 citations , April 2014 in “Medical Clinics of North America”
      This review discusses common skin conditions in primary care settings and provides guidance on differential diagnoses and selecting appropriate topical treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
      Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy

      research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy

      2 citations , October 2016
      This article discusses the range of skin-related side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, including novel patterns emerging with targeted therapies, but does not report new clinical results.
      Significance of Iron Status in Hair Loss in Women

      research Significance of iron status in hair loss in women

      5 citations , August 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”
      This article discusses the association between chronic diffuse telogen hair loss in women and iron deficiency, supporting the view that iron's role is unclear and often overstated, but reports no new clinical results.
      Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders

      research Dermatologic Signs in Patients with Eating Disorders

      130 citations , January 2005 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
      This review discusses the dermatologic symptoms associated with severe eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa and how they can aid in early diagnosis, without reporting new results.
      Skin Signs in Anorexia Nervosa

      research Skin signs in anorexia nervosa

      48 citations , September 2009 in “Dermato-endocrinology”
      This article reviews skin signs in patients with anorexia nervosa and their potential role in early diagnosis but reports no clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologists in recognizing these signs.