Diaper Dermatitis in Elderly
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چکیده
Diaper area dermatitis in elderly is usually associated with urinary incontinence, or mental disorders such as Alzheimer's, is an acute and irritant dermatitis caused by disposable diapers. Clinically presents with erythema, edema, erythematous-squamous plaques, papules and satellite lesions. Its association with Candida spp. is over 60%, been the most important Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. The control of the disease is done with constant exchange of diapers, and use of emollients, in cases associated with Candida spp. the use of topical and systemic antimycotics is necessary.
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