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Also Known As: '''''Intertrigo''''' — '''''Skin Fold Pyoderma — Skin Fold Dermatitis'''''

Also Known As: '''''Intertrigo''''' — '''''Skin Fold Pyoderma — Skin Fold Dermatitis'''''

==Treatment & Control==   

==Treatment & Control==   

In acute cases, the area should be '''clipped''' and then '''cleaned thoroughly twice daily for two weeks'''. Concurrent treatment with topical [[Steroids|glucacorticoids]] is often necessary.  

In acute cases, the area should be '''clipped''' (hair removed) to avoid matting and accumulation of moisture and then '''cleaned thoroughly twice daily for two weeks'''. Concurrent treatment with topical [[Steroids|glucocorticoids]] is often necessary.  

'''Shampoos, gels or ointments''' with antimicrobial properties such as benzoyl peroxide can be used to control the condition. Long term management should include '''weight loss''' as this decreases the size of lip folds and if the problem is still not resolved by this point then '''surgery''' to remove excess skin and eliminate folds should be considered.

'''Shampoos, gels or ointments''' with antimicrobial properties such as benzoyl peroxide can be used to control the condition. Long term management should include '''weight loss''' as this decreases the size of lip folds and if the problem is still not resolved by this point then '''surgery''' to remove excess skin and eliminate folds should be considered.

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