Factors involved in the development of diaper-area granuloma of the aged

• Published in: Journal of dermatology Vol. 40; no. 12; pp. 1038 - 1041
• Main Authors: Isogai, Rieko, Yamada, Hidekazu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.12.2013; Wiley; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; diaper-area granuloma; Diapers; Diapers, Adult; Diapers, Adult - adverse effects; excreta-related granuloma; Female; Granuloma; Granuloma - etiology; granuloma gluteale infantum; Humans; Male; nodules arranged in a circle around the anus; paper diaper and cloth diaper; Skin Diseases; Skin Diseases - etiology; diaper-area granuloma; excreta-related granuloma; nodules arranged in a circle around the anus; granuloma gluteale infantum; paper diaper and cloth diaper

An infant skin disease with clusters of nodules in the diaper contact area was reported as granuloma gluteale infantum. Recently, the number of elderly patients with this condition has increased, and it has been reported as diaper‐area granuloma of the aged. These lesions are presumably caused by ir...