Intertrigo

How to handle intertrigo?

Take steps to eliminate friction, heat, and maceration by keeping folds cool and dry.

1. Avoid skin to skin contact :

• Apply a soft silicone dressing with ReSkin technology between the folds 

2. Try not to sweat:

• Wear absorbing clothes and socks. Open-toed shoes or sandals may help reduce toe web-space moisture ; be sure to avoid tight, occlusive, or chafing clothing or dressings
• Try to create a friendly environment with lower temperature and expose skin folds to the air as much as possible.

3. Keep the skin folds dry :

• Apply a protective silicone barrier spray or cream. Take care that the skin is 100% dry en apply now a soft silicone dressing with ReSkin technology. Don’t use talcum powder, pastes,…