Intertrigo

Definition

An inflammatory skin condition affecting body folds (under the breasts, abdomen, thighs, axillae) caused by friction, moisture, and secondary bacterial or fungal infection. Chronic intertrigo refractory to ≥3 months of medical therapy is the most-cited medical-necessity criterion for insurance coverage of panniculectomy and other post-weight-loss body-contouring procedures.

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