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Intertrigo can be diagnosed clinically by a medical professional after taking a thorough history and performing a detailed physical examination. Many other skin conditions can mimic intertrigo's appearance including
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Intertrigo occurs more often in warm and humid conditions. Generally, intertrigo is more common in people with a weakened immune system including children, the elderly, and
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627:DERMAdoctor: Intertrigo
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381:Clinics in Dermatology
42:intertrigo (bacterial)
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696:Seborrheic dermatitis
621:eMedicine: Intertrigo
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