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Chafing (skin)
Chafing (skin) is irritation from repeated rubbing of skin against skin, clothing, or material; friction plus moisture causes red rash, blisters, and possible infection, treated with barrier ointments and prevented with moisture-wicking clothing.
Irritant contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), non-allergic contact dermatitis, is skin inflammation from direct barrier damage by irritants such as wet work, detergents, and disinfectants; it causes about 80% of contact dermatitis and is diagnosed clinically after excluding allergy.
Irritant diaper dermatitis
Irritant diaper dermatitis, also called diaper rash or napkin dermatitis, is an irritant contact dermatitis of diapered skin in infants, caused by occlusion, moisture, friction, urine, feces, and fecal enzymes; over 50% of infants are affected, and superabsorbent disposable diapers reduced its incidence.
Lip licker's dermatitis
Lip licker's dermatitis, also called lip-lick cheilitis, is irritant contact dermatitis of the lips and perioral skin caused by habitual licking and saliva's digestive enzymes, common in school-aged children, worst in winter, treated with behavior change, emollients, and topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors.