Intertrigo Symptoms, Causes & More
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6. Treatment
Barrier oil treatments like zinc oxide and petrolatum may help treat simple, uninfected intertrigo. Saturating cotton compresses with a drying solution and applying it on the skin for about 30 minutes several times a day may help treat the rash.
Fungal infections such as Candida can be treated with antifungal prescription or over-the-counter topical creams. Prescription antibiotic ointments may treat bacterial infections. A doctor may also prescribe a topical steroid cream to relieve the itching.
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