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Lantiseptic[R] skin care products, available from Links Medical Products, Inc., provide skin barrier protection for incontinence. They are also useful in preventing and treating other conditions, such as diaper dermatitis di·a·per dermatitis
n.
A form of dermatitis occurring where a diaper makes contact with the skin and caused by exposure to feces and urine and possibly by the ammonia produced by decomposing urine; diaper rash. Also called diaper rash.
, chafed chafe  
v. chafed, chaf·ing, chafes

v.tr.
1. To wear away or irritate by rubbing.

2. To annoy; vex.

3. To warm by rubbing, as with the hands.

v.intr.
 or ulcer-prone skin, severe dry cracked skin on hands and feet, and stage I and II pressure sores pressure sore
n.
See bedsore.
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Title Annotation:focus on INFECTION CONTROL
Publication:Nursing Homes
Date:Jun 1, 2007
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