Diaper Rash : Causes
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Causes could include:
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Feces-induced contact dermatitis
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Urine induced contact dermatitis
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When parents and caretakers do not change the children's diapers often, feces is in contact with skin and irritation develops in the perianal area. Urine left in diapers too long breaks down into ammonia, a chemical that is irritating to infant sk...
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The presence of skin lesions in the diaper area means that the baby has diaper rash. However, there are several types of rash that may require specific treatment in order to heal. It is useful to be able to distinguish them by appearance as descri...
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Frequently a flat, red rash is caused by simple chafing of the diaper against tender skin, initiating a friction rash. This type of rash is not seen in the skin folds. It may be more pronounced around the edges of the diaper, at the waist and leg ...
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Cutaneous candidiasis is an infection of the skin caused by the fungus candida.
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Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting skin lesions .
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Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.
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Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly.
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Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.
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