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Diaper Dermatitis

Diaper dermatitis is a common skin rash in the diaper area that is usually red and scaling, caused by factors like bacteria, yeast, skin irritants from urine and feces, and can affect different areas depending on the cause. Treatment involves removing the diaper, using prescribed diaper creams, keeping the area clean and dry.

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Diaper Dermatitis

Diaper dermatitis is a common skin rash in the diaper area that is usually red and scaling, caused by factors like bacteria, yeast, skin irritants from urine and feces, and can affect different areas depending on the cause. Treatment involves removing the diaper, using prescribed diaper creams, keeping the area clean and dry.

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- commonly known as a diaper rash, is a term

used to describe different skin rashes in the diaper-


covered area. The rash is usually red, scaling and,
rarely, ulcerated. It is most commonly seen in infants
between the ages of 9 to 12 months, but may begin
within the first 2 months of life.
> Bacteria (Staph and Strep) and
yeast/fungus (Candida)
> Irritation - from urine and feces
trapped in the diaper
> Skin irritants (soap, fragrances
and components of the diaper w/c
may result to Contact Dermatitis)
>Seborrheic diaper dermatitis - a
common, chronic skin condition
that can affect the diaper area.
The symptoms of diaper dermatitis
vary depending on the cause of the
dermatitis, and may be different for each
child that is affected.

> Candida diaper dermatitis - this


rash usually begins in the creases or folds of
the thighs and in the diaper area, and then
spreads. The rash is usually a deep, red,
shiny rash with red, satellite lesions. This
type of rash may be associated with thrush, a
yeast infection in the baby's mouth.
> Seborrheic diaper dermatitis - this
rash also affects the skin folds in the groin
area and is usually pink. Infants may also
have this rash on their face, scalp, or neck at
the same time.
>Contact diaper dermatitis - this rash
is mostly seen on the buttocks and may
extend to the thighs, stomach, and waist area,
but does not generally involve folds in the
area. The rash is usually red and shiny.
>Removal of the diaper for a few
days.
>Medicated diaper cream (as
prescribed by your child's physician).
>Anti-inflammatory creams.
>Moisture-resistant diaper
creams.
Proper skin care is also very
important in preventing diaper
dermatitis. This includes:

>Keeping the diaper area clean


and dry.
>Changing diapers frequently.
>Allowing the diaper area to air
dry at times.
>Limiting the use of soap and
other harsh cleaners in the diaper
area.

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