Diaper rash

Diaper Rash Overview
Diaper rash appears on the skin under a diaper. Diaper rash typically occurs in infants and children younger than 2 years, but the rash can also be seen in people who are incontinent or paralyzed.
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Diaper rash is characterized by red, puffy and perhaps slightly warmer skin in the diaper region - buttocks, thighs and genitals. You may notice your baby seems more uncomfortable than usual, especially during diaper changes.
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Diaper rash
Definition
Dermatitis of the buttocks, genitals, lower abdomen, or thigh folds of an infant or toddler is commonly referred to as diaper rash.
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DIAPER RASH - An irritated red rash that is localized to the diaper area. Irritation commonly occurs secondary to chaffing and chronic moisture to the skin.
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Diaper rash may be caused by chemical irritants rather than bacterial or candidal infection. Common irritants include ammonia from the breakdown of urine, acids in the stool, and soaps used in laundering cloth diapers.
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Diaper Rash
A newborn's sensitive skin is a poor defense against wet, soiled diapers, so most babies will probably have a diaper rash at some point. The good news is that diaper rashes are rarely serious and respond readily to home treatment.
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Some diaper rashes are caused by a yeast called Candida Albicans, which often causes problems when a baby already has a diaper rash, is on antibiotics, or has thrush.
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DIAPER RASH (Ammoniacal Dermatitis)
SYMPTOMS"A reddish rash affecting the diaper region, with or without secondary infection by fungus or bacteria. Redness, tenderness, thickening of skin, inflammation.
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DIAPER RASHES
Keep the skin dry. Change wet diapers as quickly as possible. Allow the baby's skin to air dry as long as is practical. Launder cloth diapers in mild soap and rinse well. Avoid using plastic pants.
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Diaper rash:
No matter how careful you are, whether you use disposable or cloth diapers, it's nearly inevitable that at some point your baby will get diaper rash. At least you're not alone; up to 35 percent of all babies get diaper rash.
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Your child's diaper rash may cause constipation because of pain while having a bowel movement. Talk to your child's doctor for information about caring for the diaper rash.
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Do not use topical antibiotics on large areas of skin or on open wounds. These products should not be used to treat diaper rash in infants or incontinence rash in adults.
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An example of a common fungus is the yeast organism which causes thrush and diaper rash (diaper dermatitis). Fungi are also used for the development of antibiotics, antitoxins, and other drugs used to control various human diseases.
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