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Diaper Rash

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Diaper Dermatitis in a Female Infant
Diaper Dermatitis in a Female Infant
Diaper Dermatitis in a Male Infant
Diaper Dermatitis in a Male Infant
  • Any rash on the skin covered by a diaper.
  • Limited to diaper-wearing age group (birth to 3 years).
  • Main complication: Secondary infection by yeast or bacteria.
    Causes
  • A chemical irritation of the skin from a mixture of stool and/or urine being left on it (worse during bouts of diarrhea).

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Reviewed/Modified: Sept 2008 by Intermountain Healthcare, Inc.


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