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Prevention of Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin condition that tends to develop around the mouth, and sometimes around the nose or eyes. It is not usually considered fully preventable in the strict sense, because…
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Diagnosis of Perioral dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is usually diagnosed by its appearance and pattern rather than by a single definitive laboratory test. Clinicians identify it through a combination of the rash location, the shape of the lesions, the…
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Symptoms of Epidermolysis bullosa
The symptoms of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) are dominated by extreme skin fragility, blistering, and open sores that appear after very minor friction or trauma. In many forms of EB, the skin separates too easily…
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Causes of Intertrigo
What causes intertrigo? Intertrigo develops when skin folds remain warm, moist, and exposed to repeated friction, creating an environment in which the skin barrier is damaged and inflammation begins. In many cases, the condition…
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Symptoms of Intertrigo
What are the symptoms of Intertrigo? Intertrigo most often causes redness, soreness, burning, itching, and raw or cracked skin in body folds where surfaces rub together and moisture accumulates. As the condition develops, the…
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What is Intertrigo
Intertrigo is an inflammatory skin condition that develops in areas where skin surfaces press against each other and remain warm, moist, and poorly ventilated. It most often affects skin folds such as the groin,…
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FAQ about Cheilitis
This FAQ article explains cheilitis, a condition that affects the lips and the skin around them. It covers the most common questions people ask, including what cheilitis is, why it develops, how it is…