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Diaper Rash Learning Center
Causes could include:
- Candidiasis of skin
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Urine induced contact dermatitis
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Feces-induced contact dermatitis
- Impetigo
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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 infection of the skin with candida fungus.
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Impetigo is a common skin infection.
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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 refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic. Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that mostly affects the area around the nose and mouth. Usually caused by staphylococ...
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Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly. Ecthyma is a more severe form of impetigo with sores affecting a deeper layer of the skin. It often leaves scarring and discoloration of the ...
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