Diaper Rash Center - Southfield, MI
Southfield Pediatrician Doctors for Diaper RashType of Physician: Pediatrician What is a Pediatrician? A certification by the Board of Pediatrics; practitioners are concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a wide range of health services, from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The pediatrician understands the constantly changing status of his/her patients due to growth and development, and the consequent changing standards of "normal" for age. Specialty: Pediatrics Common Name: Children's Doctor Pediatrician Doctors in Southfield * Samira Zebari MD  Basel Brikho MD  Henry Ford Medical Center Southfield  Henry Ford Medical Center Southfield  Talla Sarveswararao MD  Pediatric Staff LLC  Pediatric Staff LLC  Pediatric Staff LLC  Pediatric Staff LLC  Pediatric Staff LLC  New Horizon Pediatric Care  New Horizon Pediatric Care  New Horizon Pediatric Care  Herbert Roth MD  Herbert Roth MD  Anant Bhogaonker MD  Michigan Orthopaedic Institute  Eliyahou Kam MD  Wellness Plans Northwest Health Center  Wellness Plans Northwest Health Center  Pedi-Center Associates PC  Southfield Pediatric Physicians PC  Southfield Pediatric Physicians PC  Southfield Pediatric Physicians PC  Southfield Pediatric Physicians PC  Southfield Pediatric Physicians PC  Medical Center Pediatrics  Medical Center Pediatrics  Medical Center Pediatrics  Medical Center Pediatrics  Medical Center Pediatrics  Medical Center Pediatrics  Beverly Hills Pediatrics  Beverly Hills Pediatrics  Beverly Hills Pediatrics  Beverly Hills Pediatrics  Beverly Hills Pediatrics  WBH Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinic  WBH Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinic  Beaumont Hospital Pediatrics  WBH Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinic  Beaumont Hospital Pediatrics  Gary L Trock MD  WBH Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinic  WBH Pediatric Sub-Specialty Clinic  Karol Zakalik MD  Abbott Medical Group  Abbott Medical Group  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Oakland Orthopaedic Surgeons PLLC  Henry Ford Medical Center Detroit NW  Rainbow Pediatrics  Jay Eastman MD & Associates PC  Jay Eastman MD & Associates PC  Jay Eastman MD & Associates PC  Center for Human Development  Center for Human Development  Kushner Clinic  My Kid Doc Southfield  My Kid Doc Southfield  Rashmi Gupta MD  My Kid Doc Southfield  Merrillwood Pediatrics  Merrillwood Pediatrics  Merrillwood Pediatrics  Merrillwood Pediatrics  Royal Oak Pediatric Group  Berkley Primary Care  Royal Oak Pediatric Group  Berkley Primary Care  Berkley Primary Care  Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine  Royal Oak Pediatric Group  Troy Pediatrics PLC  Royal Oak Pediatric Group  Ashok Boinpally MD  Associated Health Care Center  Henry Ford Medical Center Royal Oak  Children's Care Medical Center  Children's Care Medical Center  Children's Care Medical Center  Child Health Associates  Child Health Associates Of Troy  Child Health Associates  Child Health Associates  Child Health Associates Of Troy  Child Health Associates  Child Health Associates  The Pediatric Place  Tamer Massarani MD  Nahed Zakaria MD PC  Steve Z Kallabat MD & Stacy Wittenberg MD  Steve Z Kallabat MD & Stacy Wittenberg MD  Michael A Facktor MD PC  Adeela Beg MD PC  Haller Hug Popp PC  Botsford Pediatric Associates  Botsford Pediatric Associates  Haller Hug Popp PC Southfield, MichiganUpcoming Local Events2012-05-26
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Diaper RashRead the Diaper Rash article » What is diaper rash?Diaper rash is a generalized term indicating any skin irritation (regardless of cause) that develops in the diaper-covered region. Synonyms include diaper dermatitis (dermatitis = inflammation of the skin), napkin (or "nappy") dermatitis and ammonia dermatitis. While there are a several broad categories of causes of diaper rash, contact irritation is the most common culprit. While diaper rash is generally thought to affect infants and toddlers, any individual wearing a diaper (for example, an incontinent adult) is a candidate to develop this dermatitis. Is diaper rash a sign of neglectful care?No, not at all. Parents often incorrectly feel that the rash is a visual representation of poor caretaking skills. However, parents need to understand that the basic causes for this common kind of skin irritation are still under active debate in the field of dermatology and that neglectful parenting is not among the possible factors. In the United States, diaper dermatitis represents about 10%-20% of all skin disorders managed by a general pediatrician. While the rash may develop as early as the first week of life, the most frequent time period is between 9 and 12 months of age. Studies have indicated that, at any point in time, between 7%-35% of children in this age range are experiencing such a skin rash.
What causes diaper rash?There are several categories of causes for this dermatitis. First and foremost is "irritant" or "contact" dermatitis. Skin involvement may vary from mild redness (similar in character to a sunburn) to erosion of the top layers of skin. A characteristic differential point of contract diaper dermatitis from other causes of diaper rash is that it rarely involves the skin fold Skin infections compose the next most common category of diaper... Recommended Reading Related to Diaper RashWhat are noninfectious, common rashes localized to a particular anatomical area?Common, noninfectious rashes are listed below. Since these conditions are not caused by infectious organisms, it is reasonable to attempt to treat them with over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream for a week or so prior to seeking medical attention. Seborrheic dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis is the single most common rash affecting adults. It produces a red, scaling eruption that characteristically affects the scalp, forehead, brows, cheeks, and external ears. Atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, is a common disorder of childhood which produces red, itchy, weeping rashes on the inner aspects of the elbows and in back of the knees as well as the cheeks, neck, wrists, and ankles. It is commonly found in patients who also have asthma and hay fever. Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a rash that i... Other Related Diaper Rash ArticlesEmergency Contact for Southfield
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