Intertrigo in Children
Causes of the disease
Intertrigo in children is mainly caused by the action of fluids - sweat, saliva and urine - and friction. Prolonged wetness causes the skin to macerate and become more prone to irritation, while friction from clothing, diaper elastics, bibs, or wet wipes easily abrades it. The skin then reacts with redness and burning. The manifestations are local. The patches form sharply demarcated red areas, small or larger pimples often merge into larger areas.
Dermaguard in Treatment
- Dermaguard protects the skin from the effects of sweat, urine and saliva
- it reduces the multiplication of bacteria on treated skin
- it lasts up to 6 hours, no need for a new application after washing
- it can also be applied to the face, neck or chin
When and How to Use Dermaguard
Dermaguard is a preventive agent. It prevents skin irritation and thus reduces the occurrence of intertrigo. If it is used after intertrigo is cured, it prevents the problem from recurring. It is suitable for application on any part of the body except the mucous membranes. It is not suitable for acute treatment of an ongoing inflammation. Dermaguard is not primarily intended for infants, and due to its paraben content, it is not recommended for use in the diaper area of children under 6 months old.
