Pediatr. praxi. 2025;26(6):396-400 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2025.076
Intertrigo and diaper dermatitis in children
- Kožní oddělení, EUC Klinika Ústí nad Labem, s. r. o.
Intertrigo (dermatitis intertriginosa, diaper rash) is a common inflammatory skin disease in children, most often occurring in infants in the diaper area (known as diaper dermatitis). The etiology is multifactorial - moisture, friction, microbial colonization, and a compromised skin barrier all play a role. The most common complications are secondary bacterial infections or candidiasis. In terms of differential diagnosis, it is necessary to distinguish serious diseases, such as Langerhans cell histiocytosis, in the folds. Prevention, adequate hygiene, and timely treatment are key.
Keywords: intertrigo, dermatitis intertriginosa, diaper rash, diaper dermatitis, prevention, treatment.
Accepted: December 10, 2025; Published: December 15, 2025 Show citation
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