Intertrigo

Symptoms Intertrigo (Latin for “rubbed sore”) is a common inflammatory skin condition that occurs on opposite skin surfaces in skin folds. It is initially manifested by a mild to severe redness that is approximately mirror image on both sides of the skin fold. It is often accompanied by itching, rash, burning sensation and pain. Papules … Intertrigo

Bacterial Skin Infections

Definition Infections of the skin that can affect various skin layers but also skin appendages (hair, nails, sweat glands) and are caused mainly by staphylococci or streptococci. Symptoms Vary depending on the clinical picture. Common symptoms include itching, redness and general discoloration of the skin, swelling, scaling, crusting, and pus accumulation. Causes Staph infections: Folliculitis … Bacterial Skin Infections

Gentian Violet

Products and production Gentian violet solutions are not commercially available as human medicines in many countries and must be prepared for customers in a pharmacy or drugstore. They can also order the solution from specialized suppliers (e.g., Hänseler). According to the New Formulary (NRF), the pure substance methylrosanilinium chloride PhEur should be used (see below), … Gentian Violet