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Intertrigo: Real Problem, Real Relief

Author(s): Holly Brellenthin MBA, RN, CWOCN

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Expires Aug 03, 2026

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Activity Summary

Intertrigo, a type of moisture-associated skin damage, affects more than 11 million people in the United States and over 2 million in acute care settings. Learn how to properly identify and treat it so that you can reduce the risk of infection and optimize your time.

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Objectives

  • Provide an overview of skin health and moisture-associated skin damage
  • Define intertrigo, and understand its prevalence and clinical manifestations
  • Review evidence-based recommended treatment

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