Intertrigo edition

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Naturopathic method that can be used for the treatment of intertrigo and intertriginous mycoses. An intertrigo dressing is a dressing of sage, chamomile, lady's mantle and water.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

antimycotic, antipruritic, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, antiperspirant

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Intertrigo and mycoses

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Materials: Sage, chamomile, lady's mantle, water gauze compress, tablespoon, measuring cup, pot, sieve,
bowlDownstream: make a decoction from 1 tablespoon of tea drug and 150 ml of water at 80 degrees Celsius; leave to infuse for 20 minutes and strain. Soak the gauze compress in the decoction, wring it out well and place it on the affected skin area.
Follow up: pat skin dry; place fresh, dry compress in skin fold and discard used one; prepare fresh decoction daily.

Duration and frequency: as long as the compress is perceived as pleasant, but at least 30 minutes twice a day.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Known sednsibilisation against the ingredients.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Beer AM et al. (2012) Published by Leitfaden Naturheilverfahren für die ärztliche Praxis, Urban und Fischer Verlag 2012, p. 45.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020