Incontinence‐associated dermatitis (IAD) is an irritant contact dermatitis from prolonged contact with urine or feces, which can significantly impact patient comfort and quality of life. This topic provides an introduction and framework for assessment of incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD), including epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding.

Incontinence‐associated dermatitis (IAD) is an irritant contact dermatitis from prolonged contact with urine or feces, which can significantly impact patient comfort and quality of life. [1][2][3] IAD is one of the four clinical types of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and is considered preventable.[4] This topic covers management and prevention of incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) for the adult and older adult population.

Incontinence‐associated dermatitis (IAD) is an irritant contact dermatitis from prolonged contact with urine or feces, which can significantly impact patient comfort and quality of life. This topic covers management and prevention of incontinence associated dermatitis (IAD) in newborns and infants.