Macerated Skin
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Skin maceration occurs when skin is in contact with moisture for too long. Macerated skin looks lighter in color and wrinkly. It may feel soft, wet, or soggy to the touch.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Swelling of the affected area
Possible causes
- Candidiasis (oral, hands and feet)
Normal human skin contains bacteria and fungi. Candidiasis happens when the fungus overgrows and invades the skin. Risk factors include warm moist environments, and a weakened immune system.
- Genital rashes
This is a condition where the skin over the genitals is itchy and inflamed.
- Hyperhidrosis
This refers to excessive sweating, even in cool weather and when not exercising. This can affect the whole body or only specific parts (e.g. sweaty palms). Hyperhidrosis can be caused by some thyroid disorders, problems with the nerves, as a side effect of some medication, or may have no known cause (idiopathic).
- Tinea / tinea unguium
- Paronychia
- Pustular Psoriasis
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Has your skin become soggy and wrinkly (e.g, after a long bath)?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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