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What Can I Do for Intertrigo?

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proposes Do you use Vaseline?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you use Vaseline?

Do you use talcum powder?

Do you

Do you have diabetes?

Are you overweight?

Do you wash daily?

Common conclusions

Barrier ointments such as petrolatum (Vaseline) and zinc oxide can be used for non-infected intertrigo (Desitin). It can also enable the rash to heal by rubbing cotton compresses saturated with drying solution such as Burow's solution to the folds of skin for about thirty minutes several times a day. These ointments can be found at any grocery store or pharmacy or ordered online.

You should start using talcum powder

You should start wearing

Intertrigo is a common diabetes problem, and as a component of diaper dermatitis, it effects many infants, so make sure your blood sugar is well regulated.

You need to take steps to lose some weight because losing weight can help you avoid recurrences of intertrigo. You should make an effort each day to do something productive. You will develop the habit of being more involved over time and start to lose weight.

Great! You should continue washing daily with an antibacterial soap and pat it dry.

You should start showering using non-perfumed body wash daily.

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