ABSTRACT

The skin is an organ that connects us to our surroundings and shields us from harmful outside influences. Numerous infectious agents, most notably candida, can cause intertrigo, a common inflammatory skin disorder that is influenced by mechanical and environmental factors. C. albicans favours wet, macerated skin crevasses for growth. The risk of these problems may be increased by inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, hot, muggy weather, tight undergarments, poor hygiene, and candidal infections. Inflammation of the skin has negative effects on both its function and appearance as well as the psyche, whose health is crucial for treating chronic skin illnesses. The etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, constituents of functional anticipation strategies, interventions to control intertrigo and foster healthy skin, as well as a review of some therapeutic herbs and their mechanisms for curing different diseases of skin/epidermis, are all covered in this article's general overview of intertrigo. Keywords: Intertrigo, plants drugs, Anti-inflammatory activity, Antimicrobial, Skin fold, Treatment
Publication date: 01/12/2024

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.12.8074