Intertrigo affects skin folds, where skin breakdown, pruritus, and pain are the primary clinical concerns. Management focuses on maintaining a dry, clean, and cool environment at the affected skin surfaces.
The approach centres on keeping the affected skin folds dry, clean, and cool, with topical barrier protectants forming a core component of care — the complete structured regimen is available in the full protocol.
Reduction of skin breakdown and alleviation of pruritus and pain in the affected skin folds.