Lecture 3 Part 1

A common condition in babies, usually due to irritation from urine, stool, or moisture. It typically causes redness, itching, and sometimes pain in the diaper area.

An inflammation of the skin caused by direct contact with irritating substances, like urine or stool.

A fungal infection that often coexists with diaper dermatitis, usually showing up as tiny white or yellow bumps on a red base, often around the edges of the diaper area. These bumps are called satellite pustules.

A common skin condition in infants, affecting the diaper area, scalp (cradle cap), and sometimes other areas. It may present as red, scaly patches.

A rare occurrence, but may present as a reddish rash with a silvery scale in the diaper area.

A very rare and serious cause of diaper dermatitis, characterized by a severe rash with petechiae, often accompanied by a sick baby and enlarged liver and spleen.

A common skin condition that typically avoids the diaper area.

A biopsy is rarely needed for diaper dermatitis unless histiocytosis is suspected.

A fungal infection that can complicate diaper dermatitis, often appearing as small white or yellow bumps on a red base, frequently around the edges of the diaper area. These bumps are called satellite pustules.

A skin condition that may present as red, scaly patches in the diaper area, often affecting the scalp (cradle cap) and other areas in infants.

A common skin condition that often affects the face and extensor surfaces of the extremities in infants, but may occur anywhere. It is characterized by red, scaly, itchy lesions that may weep serous fluid.

A protein that can have a mutation in people with atopic dermatitis. This mutation can contribute to the development of the condition.

A group of conditions including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and seasonal allergies. These conditions tend to run in families.

A procedure that can help distinguish between diaper dermatitis, candidiasis, and seborrheic dermatitis. It involves taking a small sample of skin for examination under a microscope.

A test used to determine the presence of Candida in diaper dermatitis. It involves taking a swab of the affected area to grow the fungus in a laboratory.

Filaggrin proteins bind to keratin fibers in the skin, helping to maintain a strong barrier. This barrier protects us from allergens and infections.

Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a common skin condition where the skin barrier is weakened, leading to inflammation and itching.

In atopic dermatitis, the immune system becomes overactive and reacts excessively to allergens and irritants.

Hygienic environments may increase the risk of atopic dermatitis by reducing exposure to beneficial bacteria and antigens, leading to an oversensitive immune system.

Staphylococcus bacteria are often found on the skin of people with atopic dermatitis, and the toxins they produce can worsen inflammation.

Moisturizers help to repair the skin barrier and reduce inflammation in atopic dermatitis.

Topical steroids are used to reduce inflammation in more severe cases of atopic dermatitis.

Topical immunomodulators (TIMS) are medications that help to regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in atopic dermatitis.

Medications that specifically inhibit the activation of T-lymphocytes, primarily used for managing autoimmune diseases.

Acne that appears in infants, typically during the first months of life.

A yeast that normally inhabits the skin and can contribute to infantile acne.

A common skin condition in infants, presenting as erythema and thick, yellowish, greasy scales on the scalp, often involving the diaper area.

Hormones, such as testosterone, that can stimulate sebaceous gland activity.

The process of spontaneously resolving without any intervention or treatment.